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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.59, 14,894.38 and 2,534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.59, 14,894.38 and 2,534.05 is: 3,801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.59 : 14,894.38 = 2,534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.59/14,894.38 = 2,534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.59x = 14,894.38 × 2,534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.59x = 37,743,097.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743,097.30/9,929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.07

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