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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.16, 14,092.74 and 2,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.16, 14,092.74 and 2,821.44 is: 4,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.16 : 14,092.74 = 2,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.16/14,092.74 = 2,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.16x = 14,092.74 × 2,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.16x = 39,761,820.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,761,820.35/9,395.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.16

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