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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.64, 14,165.92 and 2,869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.64, 14,165.92 and 2,869.90 is: 4,304.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.64 : 14,165.92 = 2,869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.64/14,165.92 = 2,869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.64x = 14,165.92 × 2,869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.64x = 40,654,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654,773.81/9,443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.99

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