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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.64, 14,196.96 and 2,890.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.64, 14,196.96 and 2,890.86 is: 4,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.64 : 14,196.96 = 2,890.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.64/14,196.96 = 2,890.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.64x = 14,196.96 × 2,890.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.64x = 41,041,423.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,041,423.79/9,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.29

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