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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,195.48, 13,794.84 and 2,956.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,195.48, 13,794.84 and 2,956.86 is: 4,435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,195.48 : 13,794.84 = 2,956.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,195.48/13,794.84 = 2,956.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,195.48x = 13,794.84 × 2,956.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,195.48x = 40,789,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789,410.60/9,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.81

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