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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.04, 14,309.73 and 2,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.04, 14,309.73 and 2,967.30 is: 4,450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.04 : 14,309.73 = 2,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.04/14,309.73 = 2,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.04x = 14,309.73 × 2,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.04x = 42,461,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,461,261.83/9,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.38

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