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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.44, 13,971.70 and 2,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.44, 13,971.70 and 2,294.63 is: 3,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.44 : 13,971.70 = 2,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.44/13,971.70 = 2,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.44x = 13,971.70 × 2,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.44x = 32,059,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,860.92/9,314.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.95

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