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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,519.95, 14,280.59 and 2,945.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,519.95, 14,280.59 and 2,945.27 is: 4,418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,519.95 : 14,280.59 = 2,945.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,519.95/14,280.59 = 2,945.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,519.95x = 14,280.59 × 2,945.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,519.95x = 42,060,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060,107.18/9,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.10

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