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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,508.37, 14,262.62 and 2,934.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,508.37, 14,262.62 and 2,934.41 is: 4,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,508.37 : 14,262.62 = 2,934.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,508.37/14,262.62 = 2,934.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,508.37x = 14,262.62 × 2,934.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,508.37x = 41,852,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,852,288.77/9,508.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.63

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