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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.73, 14,048.91 and 2,793.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.73, 14,048.91 and 2,793.15 is: 4,188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.73 : 14,048.91 = 2,793.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.73/14,048.91 = 2,793.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.73x = 14,048.91 × 2,793.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.73x = 39,240,712.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,712.97/9,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.48

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