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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.04, 14,092.80 and 3,155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.04, 14,092.80 and 3,155.28 is: 4,732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.04 : 14,092.80 = 3,155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.04/14,092.80 = 3,155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.04x = 14,092.80 × 3,155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.04x = 44,466,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466,659.52/9,395.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.99

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