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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,834.93, 14,754.84 and 2,909.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,834.93, 14,754.84 and 2,909.43 is: 4,364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,834.93 : 14,754.84 = 2,909.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,834.93/14,754.84 = 2,909.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,834.93x = 14,754.84 × 2,909.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,834.93x = 42,928,174.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,928,174.14/9,834.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.87

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