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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.01, 14,242.55 and 2,921.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.01, 14,242.55 and 2,921.15 is: 4,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.01 : 14,242.55 = 2,921.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.01/14,242.55 = 2,921.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.01x = 14,242.55 × 2,921.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.01x = 41,604,624.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,604,624.93/9,495.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.74

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