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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.94, 14,280.59 and 2,945.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.94, 14,280.59 and 2,945.28 is: 4,418.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.94 : 14,280.59 = 2,945.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.94/14,280.59 = 2,945.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.94x = 14,280.59 × 2,945.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.94x = 42,060,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,343.48/9,519.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.13

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