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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,506.44, 14,261.64 and 2,932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,506.44, 14,261.64 and 2,932.48 is: 4,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,506.44 : 14,261.64 = 2,932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,506.44/14,261.64 = 2,932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,506.44x = 14,261.64 × 2,932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,506.44x = 41,821,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,821,974.07/9,506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.33

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