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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.88, 14,102.16 and 2,826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.88, 14,102.16 and 2,826.19 is: 4,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.88 : 14,102.16 = 2,826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.88/14,102.16 = 2,826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.88x = 14,102.16 × 2,826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.88x = 39,855,383.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,855,383.57/9,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.99

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