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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.63, 14,261.84 and 2,932.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.63, 14,261.84 and 2,932.53 is: 4,399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.63 : 14,261.84 = 2,932.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.63/14,261.84 = 2,932.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.63x = 14,261.84 × 2,932.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.63x = 41,823,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,823,258.99/9,506.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.38

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