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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.82, 14,902.02 and 2,913

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.82, 14,902.02 and 2,913 is: 4,370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.82 : 14,902.02 = 2,913 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.82/14,902.02 = 2,913/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.82x = 14,902.02 × 2,913
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.82x = 43,409,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,409,584.26/9,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.32

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