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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,739.44, 14,609.16 and 2,813.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,739.44, 14,609.16 and 2,813.94 is: 4,220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,739.44 : 14,609.16 = 2,813.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,739.44/14,609.16 = 2,813.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,739.44x = 14,609.16 × 2,813.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,739.44x = 41,109,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,109,299.69/9,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.91

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