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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,503.63, 14,257.34 and 2,929.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,503.63, 14,257.34 and 2,929.53 is: 4,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,503.63 : 14,257.34 = 2,929.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,503.63/14,257.34 = 2,929.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,503.63x = 14,257.34 × 2,929.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,503.63x = 41,767,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,767,290.60/9,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.88

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