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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.36, 14,264.46 and 2,934.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.36, 14,264.46 and 2,934.28 is: 4,402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.36 : 14,264.46 = 2,934.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.36/14,264.46 = 2,934.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.36x = 14,264.46 × 2,934.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.36x = 41,855,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,855,919.69/9,508.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.01

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