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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.74, 14,040.29 and 2,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.74, 14,040.29 and 2,695.96 is: 4,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.74 : 14,040.29 = 2,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.74/14,040.29 = 2,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.74x = 14,040.29 × 2,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.74x = 37,852,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852,011.65/9,359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.13

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