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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.91, 14,167.56 and 3,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.91, 14,167.56 and 3,894.16 is: 5,841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.91 : 14,167.56 = 3,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.91/14,167.56 = 3,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.91x = 14,167.56 × 3,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.91x = 55,170,745.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170,745.45/9,443.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,841.94

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