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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.70, 13,947.83 and 2,722.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.70, 13,947.83 and 2,722.93 is: 4,084.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.70 : 13,947.83 = 2,722.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.70/13,947.83 = 2,722.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.70x = 13,947.83 × 2,722.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.70x = 37,978,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,978,964.74/9,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.77

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