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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,501.93, 14,247.43 and 2,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,501.93, 14,247.43 and 2,926.35 is: 4,387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,501.93 : 14,247.43 = 2,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,501.93/14,247.43 = 2,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,501.93x = 14,247.43 × 2,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,501.93x = 41,692,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,692,959.46/9,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.84

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