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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,500.63, 14,252.83 and 2,926.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,500.63, 14,252.83 and 2,926.53 is: 4,390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,500.63 : 14,252.83 = 2,926.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,500.63/14,252.83 = 2,926.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,500.63x = 14,252.83 × 2,926.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,500.63x = 41,711,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,711,327.26/9,500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.38

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