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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.68, 14,166.54 and 2,869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.68, 14,166.54 and 2,869.92 is: 4,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.68 : 14,166.54 = 2,869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.68/14,166.54 = 2,869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.68x = 14,166.54 × 2,869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.68x = 40,656,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,656,836.48/9,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.28

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