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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.73, 14,169.43 and 9,227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.73, 14,169.43 and 9,227.95 is: 13,851.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.73 : 14,169.43 = 9,227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.73/14,169.43 = 9,227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.73x = 14,169.43 × 9,227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.73x = 130,754,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,754,791.57/9,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.54

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