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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.22, 14,328.84 and 2,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.22, 14,328.84 and 2,977.02 is: 4,464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.22 : 14,328.84 = 2,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.22/14,328.84 = 2,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.22x = 14,328.84 × 2,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.22x = 42,657,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,243.26/9,554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.75

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