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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.54, 13,870.90 and 2,584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.54, 13,870.90 and 2,584.08 is: 3,876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.54 : 13,870.90 = 2,584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.54/13,870.90 = 2,584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.54x = 13,870.90 × 2,584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.54x = 35,843,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,515.27/9,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.01

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