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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.92, 14,254.38 and 2,929.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.92, 14,254.38 and 2,929.10 is: 4,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.92 : 14,254.38 = 2,929.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.92/14,254.38 = 2,929.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.92x = 14,254.38 × 2,929.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.92x = 41,752,504.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,752,504.46/9,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.65

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