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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,647.67, 14,484.90 and 4,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,647.67, 14,484.90 and 4,971.03 is: 7,463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,647.67 : 14,484.90 = 4,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,647.67/14,484.90 = 4,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,647.67x = 14,484.90 × 4,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,647.67x = 72,004,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,004,872.45/9,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,463.45

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