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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.93, 14,035.41 and 2,783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.93, 14,035.41 and 2,783.18 is: 4,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.93 : 14,035.41 = 2,783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.93/14,035.41 = 2,783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.93x = 14,035.41 × 2,783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.93x = 39,063,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,063,072.40/9,356.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.77

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