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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.05, 14,240.93 and 2,919.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.05, 14,240.93 and 2,919.79 is: 4,380.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.05 : 14,240.93 = 2,919.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.05/14,240.93 = 2,919.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.05x = 14,240.93 × 2,919.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.05x = 41,580,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,580,525.00/9,493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.10

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