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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.62, 14,067.96 and 2,804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.62, 14,067.96 and 2,804.66 is: 4,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.62 : 14,067.96 = 2,804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.62/14,067.96 = 2,804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.62x = 14,067.96 × 2,804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.62x = 39,455,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,455,844.69/9,378.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.00

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