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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,627.55, 14,448.84 and 4,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,627.55, 14,448.84 and 4,947.37 is: 7,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,627.55 : 14,448.84 = 4,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,627.55/14,448.84 = 4,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,627.55x = 14,448.84 × 4,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,627.55x = 71,483,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,483,702.88/9,627.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,424.91

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