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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.83, 14,253.90 and 2,928.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.83, 14,253.90 and 2,928.87 is: 4,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.83 : 14,253.90 = 2,928.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.83/14,253.90 = 2,928.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.83x = 14,253.90 × 2,928.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.83x = 41,747,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,747,820.09/9,502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.20

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