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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.26, 14,038.52 and 2,784.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.26, 14,038.52 and 2,784.11 is: 4,176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.26 : 14,038.52 = 2,784.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.26/14,038.52 = 2,784.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.26x = 14,038.52 × 2,784.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.26x = 39,084,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,084,699.80/9,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.94

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