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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.76, 14,075.64 and 2,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.76, 14,075.64 and 2,458.26 is: 3,687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.76 : 14,075.64 = 2,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.76/14,075.64 = 2,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.76x = 14,075.64 × 2,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.76x = 34,601,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,601,582.79/9,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.39

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