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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.52, 14,169.95 and 3,895.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.52, 14,169.95 and 3,895.83 is: 5,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.52 : 14,169.95 = 3,895.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.52/14,169.95 = 3,895.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.52x = 14,169.95 × 3,895.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.52x = 55,203,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,203,696.83/9,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.43

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