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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,494.98, 14,239.64 and 2,921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,494.98, 14,239.64 and 2,921.02 is: 4,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,494.98 : 14,239.64 = 2,921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,494.98/14,239.64 = 2,921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,494.98x = 14,239.64 × 2,921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,494.98x = 41,594,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,594,273.23/9,494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.66

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