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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.26, 14,312.01 and 2,967.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.26, 14,312.01 and 2,967.30 is: 4,450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.26 : 14,312.01 = 2,967.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.26/14,312.01 = 2,967.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.26x = 14,312.01 × 2,967.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.26x = 42,468,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,468,027.27/9,541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.99

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