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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,526.76, 14,291.64 and 2,951.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,526.76, 14,291.64 and 2,951.39 is: 4,427.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,526.76 : 14,291.64 = 2,951.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,526.76/14,291.64 = 2,951.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,526.76x = 14,291.64 × 2,951.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,526.76x = 42,180,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,180,203.38/9,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.55

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