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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.95, 14,433.33 and 3,047.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.95, 14,433.33 and 3,047.99 is: 4,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.95 : 14,433.33 = 3,047.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.95/14,433.33 = 3,047.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.95x = 14,433.33 × 3,047.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.95x = 43,992,630.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992,630.27/9,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.11

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