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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.40, 14,044.80 and 2,789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.40, 14,044.80 and 2,789.56 is: 4,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.40 : 14,044.80 = 2,789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.40/14,044.80 = 2,789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.40x = 14,044.80 × 2,789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.40x = 39,178,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,178,812.29/9,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.25

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