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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.92, 14,335.78 and 2,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.92, 14,335.78 and 2,895.44 is: 4,341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.92 : 14,335.78 = 2,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.92/14,335.78 = 2,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.92x = 14,335.78 × 2,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.92x = 41,508,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,508,390.84/9,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.46

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