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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.08, 14,235.14 and 2,916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.08, 14,235.14 and 2,916.23 is: 4,374.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.08 : 14,235.14 = 2,916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.08/14,235.14 = 2,916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.08x = 14,235.14 × 2,916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.08x = 41,512,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,512,856.57/9,490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.34

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