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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.83, 14,894.73 and 2,534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.83, 14,894.73 and 2,534.29 is: 3,801.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.83 : 14,894.73 = 2,534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.83/14,894.73 = 2,534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.83x = 14,894.73 × 2,534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.83x = 37,747,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747,547.33/9,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.43

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