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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.70, 14,167.13 and 2,868.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.70, 14,167.13 and 2,868.89 is: 4,304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.70 : 14,167.13 = 2,868.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.70/14,167.13 = 2,868.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.70x = 14,167.13 × 2,868.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.70x = 40,643,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643,852.41/9,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.26

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