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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.98, 14,198.04 and 2,890.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.98, 14,198.04 and 2,890.68 is: 4,336.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.98 : 14,198.04 = 2,890.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.98/14,198.04 = 2,890.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.98x = 14,198.04 × 2,890.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.98x = 41,041,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041,990.27/9,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.65

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