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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.91, 14,063.74 and 3,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.91, 14,063.74 and 3,141.45 is: 4,708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.91 : 14,063.74 = 3,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.91/14,063.74 = 3,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.91x = 14,063.74 × 3,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.91x = 44,180,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,528.17/9,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.62

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