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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.97, 14,261.94 and 2,934.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.97, 14,261.94 and 2,934.63 is: 4,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.97 : 14,261.94 = 2,934.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.97/14,261.94 = 2,934.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.97x = 14,261.94 × 2,934.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.97x = 41,853,516.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,853,516.98/9,506.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.40

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