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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,675.21, 14,512.52 and 2,749.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,675.21, 14,512.52 and 2,749.71 is: 4,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,675.21 : 14,512.52 = 2,749.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,675.21/14,512.52 = 2,749.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,675.21x = 14,512.52 × 2,749.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,675.21x = 39,905,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,905,207.62/9,675.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,124.48

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