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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.41, 14,199.65 and 2,890.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.41, 14,199.65 and 2,890.05 is: 4,335.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.41 : 14,199.65 = 2,890.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.41/14,199.65 = 2,890.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.41x = 14,199.65 × 2,890.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.41x = 41,037,777.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,037,777.69/9,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.55

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