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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.95, 14,238.81 and 4,295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.95, 14,238.81 and 4,295.43 is: 6,444.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.95 : 14,238.81 = 4,295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.95/14,238.81 = 4,295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.95x = 14,238.81 × 4,295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.95x = 61,161,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161,811.64/9,490.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,444.22

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