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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.54, 14,094.78 and 2,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.54, 14,094.78 and 2,822.72 is: 4,234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.54 : 14,094.78 = 2,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.54/14,094.78 = 2,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.54x = 14,094.78 × 2,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.54x = 39,785,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,785,617.40/9,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.07

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