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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.93, 14,226.48 and 2,914.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.93, 14,226.48 and 2,914.68 is: 4,372.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.93 : 14,226.48 = 2,914.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.93/14,226.48 = 2,914.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.93x = 14,226.48 × 2,914.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.93x = 41,465,636.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,465,636.73/9,483.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.20

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