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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,835.92, 14,753.88 and 2,910.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,835.92, 14,753.88 and 2,910.42 is: 4,365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,835.92 : 14,753.88 = 2,910.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,835.92/14,753.88 = 2,910.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,835.92x = 14,753.88 × 2,910.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,835.92x = 42,939,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939,987.43/9,835.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,365.63

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