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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.64, 14,166.25 and 2,869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.64, 14,166.25 and 2,869.88 is: 4,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.64 : 14,166.25 = 2,869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.64/14,166.25 = 2,869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.64x = 14,166.25 × 2,869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.64x = 40,655,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,655,366.72/9,443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,305.05

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