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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.34, 14,541.52 and 2,768.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.34, 14,541.52 and 2,768.84 is: 4,153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.34 : 14,541.52 = 2,768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.34/14,541.52 = 2,768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.34x = 14,541.52 × 2,768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.34x = 40,263,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263,142.24/9,694.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.26

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