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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.79, 14,086.60 and 2,466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.79, 14,086.60 and 2,466.83 is: 3,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.79 : 14,086.60 = 2,466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.79/14,086.60 = 2,466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.79x = 14,086.60 × 2,466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.79x = 34,749,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,247.48/9,391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,699.96

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