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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.29, 13,569.10 and 2,472.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.29, 13,569.10 and 2,472.93 is: 3,708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.29 : 13,569.10 = 2,472.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.29/13,569.10 = 2,472.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.29x = 13,569.10 × 2,472.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.29x = 33,555,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555,434.46/9,047.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.89

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