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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.65, 14,093.45 and 2,821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.65, 14,093.45 and 2,821.68 is: 4,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.65 : 14,093.45 = 2,821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.65/14,093.45 = 2,821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.65x = 14,093.45 × 2,821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.65x = 39,767,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,767,206.00/9,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.06

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