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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.73, 14,098.44 and 2,826.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.73, 14,098.44 and 2,826.65 is: 4,238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.73 : 14,098.44 = 2,826.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.73/14,098.44 = 2,826.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.73x = 14,098.44 × 2,826.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.73x = 39,851,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,851,355.43/9,401.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.73

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