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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.82, 14,022.81 and 2,422.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.82, 14,022.81 and 2,422.86 is: 3,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.82 : 14,022.81 = 2,422.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.82/14,022.81 = 2,422.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.82x = 14,022.81 × 2,422.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.82x = 33,975,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,975,305.44/9,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.57

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