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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.76, 14,305.78 and 2,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.76, 14,305.78 and 2,964.40 is: 4,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.76 : 14,305.78 = 2,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.76/14,305.78 = 2,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.76x = 14,305.78 × 2,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.76x = 42,408,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408,054.23/9,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.47

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