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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.61, 14,245.31 and 2,921.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.61, 14,245.31 and 2,921.55 is: 4,382.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.61 : 14,245.31 = 2,921.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.61/14,245.31 = 2,921.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.61x = 14,245.31 × 2,921.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.61x = 41,618,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,618,385.43/9,495.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.91

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