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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.82, 14,256.97 and 2,933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.82, 14,256.97 and 2,933.15 is: 4,398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.82 : 14,256.97 = 2,933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.82/14,256.97 = 2,933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.82x = 14,256.97 × 2,933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.82x = 41,817,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,817,831.56/9,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.26

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