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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.70, 14,122.79 and 2,839.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.70, 14,122.79 and 2,839.95 is: 4,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.70 : 14,122.79 = 2,839.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.70/14,122.79 = 2,839.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.70x = 14,122.79 × 2,839.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.70x = 40,108,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108,003.26/9,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.60

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