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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,521.44, 14,282.84 and 2,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,521.44, 14,282.84 and 2,946.76 is: 4,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,521.44 : 14,282.84 = 2,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,521.44/14,282.84 = 2,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,521.44x = 14,282.84 × 2,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,521.44x = 42,088,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,088,101.60/9,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.35

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