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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,047.98, 13,570.89 and 2,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,047.98, 13,570.89 and 2,474.74 is: 3,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,047.98 : 13,570.89 = 2,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,047.98/13,570.89 = 2,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,047.98x = 13,570.89 × 2,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,047.98x = 33,584,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,584,424.32/9,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.81

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