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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.94, 14,262.39 and 2,932.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.94, 14,262.39 and 2,932.98 is: 4,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.94 : 14,262.39 = 2,932.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.94/14,262.39 = 2,932.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.94x = 14,262.39 × 2,932.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.94x = 41,831,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,831,304.62/9,506.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.08

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