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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.98, 14,207.25 and 2,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.98, 14,207.25 and 2,895.72 is: 4,344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.98 : 14,207.25 = 2,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.98/14,207.25 = 2,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.98x = 14,207.25 × 2,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.98x = 41,140,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,140,217.97/9,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.28

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