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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.25, 14,046.90 and 2,789.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.25, 14,046.90 and 2,789.96 is: 4,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.25 : 14,046.90 = 2,789.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.25/14,046.90 = 2,789.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.25x = 14,046.90 × 2,789.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.25x = 39,190,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,190,275.17/9,363.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.54

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