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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,494.92, 14,243.74 and 2,921.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,494.92, 14,243.74 and 2,921.64 is: 4,382.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,494.92 : 14,243.74 = 2,921.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,494.92/14,243.74 = 2,921.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,494.92x = 14,243.74 × 2,921.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,494.92x = 41,615,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615,080.53/9,494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.88

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