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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.91, 14,125.45 and 2,843.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.91, 14,125.45 and 2,843.15 is: 4,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.91 : 14,125.45 = 2,843.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.91/14,125.45 = 2,843.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.91x = 14,125.45 × 2,843.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.91x = 40,160,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,160,773.17/9,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,264.75

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