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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,524.76, 14,288.64 and 2,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,524.76, 14,288.64 and 2,949.39 is: 4,424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,524.76 : 14,288.64 = 2,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,524.76/14,288.64 = 2,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,524.76x = 14,288.64 × 2,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,524.76x = 42,142,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,142,771.93/9,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.55

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