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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.91, 14,168.89 and 4,514.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.91, 14,168.89 and 4,514.43 is: 6,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.91 : 14,168.89 = 4,514.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.91/14,168.89 = 4,514.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.91x = 14,168.89 × 4,514.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.91x = 63,964,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,964,462.08/9,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,771.66

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