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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.25, 14,205.97 and 2,895.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.25, 14,205.97 and 2,895.95 is: 4,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.25 : 14,205.97 = 2,895.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.25/14,205.97 = 2,895.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.25x = 14,205.97 × 2,895.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.25x = 41,139,801.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,139,801.67/9,469.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.57

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