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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.58, 14,576.92 and 2,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.58, 14,576.92 and 2,794.08 is: 4,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.58 : 14,576.92 = 2,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.58/14,576.92 = 2,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.58x = 14,576.92 × 2,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.58x = 40,729,080.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,729,080.63/9,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.42

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