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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.22, 14,161.89 and 2,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.22, 14,161.89 and 2,867.48 is: 4,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.22 : 14,161.89 = 2,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.22/14,161.89 = 2,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.22x = 14,161.89 × 2,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.22x = 40,608,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,608,936.34/9,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.24

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