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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.28, 14,511.12 and 2,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.28, 14,511.12 and 2,747.92 is: 4,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.28 : 14,511.12 = 2,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.28/14,511.12 = 2,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.28x = 14,511.12 × 2,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.28x = 39,875,396.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,875,396.87/9,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.22

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