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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.21, 14,254.83 and 2,929.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.21, 14,254.83 and 2,929.34 is: 4,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.21 : 14,254.83 = 2,929.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.21/14,254.83 = 2,929.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.21x = 14,254.83 × 2,929.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.21x = 41,757,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757,279.35/9,503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.02

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