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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.73, 14,164.49 and 4,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.73, 14,164.49 and 4,769.24 is: 7,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.73 : 14,164.49 = 4,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.73/14,164.49 = 4,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.73x = 14,164.49 × 4,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.73x = 67,553,757.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,553,757.62/9,455.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,144.21

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