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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,444.03, 14,164.51 and 2,778.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,444.03, 14,164.51 and 2,778.97 is: 4,168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,444.03 : 14,164.51 = 2,778.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,444.03/14,164.51 = 2,778.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,444.03x = 14,164.51 × 2,778.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,444.03x = 39,362,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,362,748.35/9,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.00

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