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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.56, 14,275.52 and 2,941.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.56, 14,275.52 and 2,941.90 is: 4,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.56 : 14,275.52 = 2,941.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.56/14,275.52 = 2,941.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.56x = 14,275.52 × 2,941.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.56x = 41,997,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,997,123.95/9,516.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.06

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