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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.68, 14,196.24 and 2,890.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.68, 14,196.24 and 2,890.36 is: 4,335.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.68 : 14,196.24 = 2,890.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.68/14,196.24 = 2,890.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.68x = 14,196.24 × 2,890.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.68x = 41,032,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,032,244.25/9,463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.76

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