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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.03, 14,199.63 and 2,891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.03, 14,199.63 and 2,891.73 is: 4,338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.03 : 14,199.63 = 2,891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.03/14,199.63 = 2,891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.03x = 14,199.63 × 2,891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.03x = 41,061,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,061,426.79/9,465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,338.23

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