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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,516.99, 14,275.89 and 2,943.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,516.99, 14,275.89 and 2,943.30 is: 4,415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,516.99 : 14,275.89 = 2,943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,516.99/14,275.89 = 2,943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,516.99x = 14,275.89 × 2,943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,516.99x = 42,018,212.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,018,212.32/9,516.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.07

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