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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,505.98, 14,257.62 and 2,931.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,505.98, 14,257.62 and 2,931.66 is: 4,397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,505.98 : 14,257.62 = 2,931.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,505.98/14,257.62 = 2,931.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,505.98x = 14,257.62 × 2,931.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,505.98x = 41,798,494.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798,494.25/9,505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.07

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