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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.94, 14,198.93 and 2,890.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.94, 14,198.93 and 2,890.58 is: 4,336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.94 : 14,198.93 = 2,890.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.94/14,198.93 = 2,890.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.94x = 14,198.93 × 2,890.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.94x = 41,043,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,057.63/9,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,336.33

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