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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.52, 13,568.78 and 2,473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.52, 13,568.78 and 2,473.96 is: 3,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.52 : 13,568.78 = 2,473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.52/13,568.78 = 2,473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.52x = 13,568.78 × 2,473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.52x = 33,568,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,618.97/9,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.26

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