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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,143.98, 13,714.57 and 2,903.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,143.98, 13,714.57 and 2,903.18 is: 4,354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,143.98 : 13,714.57 = 2,903.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,143.98/13,714.57 = 2,903.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,143.98x = 13,714.57 × 2,903.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,143.98x = 39,815,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,815,865.33/9,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.33

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