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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.42, 13,907.61 and 2,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.42, 13,907.61 and 2,947.84 is: 4,420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.42 : 13,907.61 = 2,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.42/13,907.61 = 2,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.42x = 13,907.61 × 2,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.42x = 40,997,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,409.06/9,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.48

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