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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,610.71, 14,415.54 and 2,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,610.71, 14,415.54 and 2,947.20 is: 4,420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,610.71 : 14,415.54 = 2,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,610.71/14,415.54 = 2,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,610.71x = 14,415.54 × 2,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,610.71x = 42,485,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,485,479.49/9,610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.64

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