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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.86, 14,126.90 and 2,844.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.86, 14,126.90 and 2,844.11 is: 4,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.86 : 14,126.90 = 2,844.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.86/14,126.90 = 2,844.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.86x = 14,126.90 × 2,844.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.86x = 40,178,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,178,372.70/9,417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.19

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