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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.93, 14,036.91 and 2,784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.93, 14,036.91 and 2,784.18 is: 4,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.93 : 14,036.91 = 2,784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.93/14,036.91 = 2,784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.93x = 14,036.91 × 2,784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.93x = 39,081,284.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,081,284.08/9,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,176.27

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