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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.71, 14,492.09 and 2,734.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.71, 14,492.09 and 2,734.21 is: 4,102.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.71 : 14,492.09 = 2,734.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.71/14,492.09 = 2,734.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.71x = 14,492.09 × 2,734.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.71x = 39,624,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,624,417.40/9,659.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.03

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