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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.97, 14,032.41 and 2,429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.97, 14,032.41 and 2,429.47 is: 3,644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.97 : 14,032.41 = 2,429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.97/14,032.41 = 2,429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.97x = 14,032.41 × 2,429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.97x = 34,091,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,091,319.12/9,354.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.19

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