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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.28, 14,203.96 and 2,895.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.28, 14,203.96 and 2,895.46 is: 4,343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.28 : 14,203.96 = 2,895.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.28/14,203.96 = 2,895.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.28x = 14,203.96 × 2,895.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.28x = 41,126,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,955.27/9,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.20

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