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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.92, 14,055.81 and 2,794.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.92, 14,055.81 and 2,794.96 is: 4,193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.92 : 14,055.81 = 2,794.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.92/14,055.81 = 2,794.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.92x = 14,055.81 × 2,794.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.92x = 39,285,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,285,426.72/9,368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.16

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