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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.70, 14,162.59 and 2,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.70, 14,162.59 and 2,867.94 is: 4,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.70 : 14,162.59 = 2,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.70/14,162.59 = 2,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.70x = 14,162.59 × 2,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.70x = 40,617,458.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,617,458.36/9,441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.92

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