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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.68, 14,279.14 and 2,945.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.68, 14,279.14 and 2,945.82 is: 4,418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.68 : 14,279.14 = 2,945.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.68/14,279.14 = 2,945.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.68x = 14,279.14 × 2,945.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.68x = 42,063,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,063,736.53/9,519.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.61

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