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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.79, 14,085.10 and 2,465.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.79, 14,085.10 and 2,465.83 is: 3,698.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.79 : 14,085.10 = 2,465.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.79/14,085.10 = 2,465.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.79x = 14,085.10 × 2,465.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.79x = 34,731,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731,462.13/9,390.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.46

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