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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.55, 14,389.85 and 2,929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.55, 14,389.85 and 2,929.04 is: 4,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.55 : 14,389.85 = 2,929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.55/14,389.85 = 2,929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.55x = 14,389.85 × 2,929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.55x = 42,148,359.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,148,359.65/9,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.87

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