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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.94, 14,624.88 and 2,354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.94, 14,624.88 and 2,354.40 is: 3,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.94 : 14,624.88 = 2,354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.94/14,624.88 = 2,354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.94x = 14,624.88 × 2,354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.94x = 34,432,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,432,817.47/9,749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.59

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