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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.03, 14,295.84 and 2,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.03, 14,295.84 and 2,869.55 is: 4,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.03 : 14,295.84 = 2,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.03/14,295.84 = 2,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.03x = 14,295.84 × 2,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.03x = 41,022,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,022,627.67/9,534.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.76

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