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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.95, 14,209.46 and 2,899.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.95, 14,209.46 and 2,899.11 is: 4,348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.95 : 14,209.46 = 2,899.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.95/14,209.46 = 2,899.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.95x = 14,209.46 × 2,899.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.95x = 41,194,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,194,773.09/9,472.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.67

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