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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.03, 14,059.95 and 2,799.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.03, 14,059.95 and 2,799.66 is: 4,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.03 : 14,059.95 = 2,799.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.03/14,059.95 = 2,799.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.03x = 14,059.95 × 2,799.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.03x = 39,363,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,363,079.62/9,375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.72

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