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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.16, 14,054.31 and 2,795.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.16, 14,054.31 and 2,795.58 is: 4,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.16 : 14,054.31 = 2,795.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.16/14,054.31 = 2,795.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.16x = 14,054.31 × 2,795.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.16x = 39,289,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289,947.95/9,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.65

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