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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.55, 14,256.55 and 2,929.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.55, 14,256.55 and 2,929.67 is: 4,395.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.55 : 14,256.55 = 2,929.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.55/14,256.55 = 2,929.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.55x = 14,256.55 × 2,929.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.55x = 41,766,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,766,915.56/9,502.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.34

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