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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.39, 14,094.84 and 2,824.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.39, 14,094.84 and 2,824.29 is: 4,235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.39 : 14,094.84 = 2,824.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.39/14,094.84 = 2,824.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.39x = 14,094.84 × 2,824.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.39x = 39,807,915.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,807,915.66/9,399.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.16

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