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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.76, 14,253.88 and 2,931.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.76, 14,253.88 and 2,931.09 is: 4,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.76 : 14,253.88 = 2,931.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.76/14,253.88 = 2,931.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.76x = 14,253.88 × 2,931.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.76x = 41,779,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779,354.84/9,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.16

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