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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.10, 14,164.97 and 2,869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.10, 14,164.97 and 2,869.28 is: 4,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.10 : 14,164.97 = 2,869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.10/14,164.97 = 2,869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.10x = 14,164.97 × 2,869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.10x = 40,643,179.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,643,179.95/9,443.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.01

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