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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.46, 14,203.85 and 2,895.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.46, 14,203.85 and 2,895.68 is: 4,343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.46 : 14,203.85 = 2,895.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.46/14,203.85 = 2,895.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.46x = 14,203.85 × 2,895.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.46x = 41,129,718.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,129,718.87/9,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.41

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