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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.94, 14,647.53 and 2,841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.94, 14,647.53 and 2,841.18 is: 4,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.94 : 14,647.53 = 2,841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.94/14,647.53 = 2,841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.94x = 14,647.53 × 2,841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.94x = 41,616,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616,269.29/9,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.80

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