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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.54, 14,091.78 and 2,820.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.54, 14,091.78 and 2,820.72 is: 4,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.54 : 14,091.78 = 2,820.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.54/14,091.78 = 2,820.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.54x = 14,091.78 × 2,820.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.54x = 39,748,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,748,965.68/9,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.07

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