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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.91, 14,165.85 and 2,518.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.91, 14,165.85 and 2,518.41 is: 3,777.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.91 : 14,165.85 = 2,518.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.91/14,165.85 = 2,518.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.91x = 14,165.85 × 2,518.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.91x = 35,675,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,675,418.30/9,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.61

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