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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.38, 14,096.88 and 9,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.38, 14,096.88 and 9,269.40 is: 13,904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.38 : 14,096.88 = 9,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.38/14,096.88 = 9,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.38x = 14,096.88 × 9,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.38x = 130,669,619.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,669,619.47/9,397.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.90

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