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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.21, 14,655.98 and 2,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.21, 14,655.98 and 2,844.25 is: 4,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.21 : 14,655.98 = 2,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.21/14,655.98 = 2,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.21x = 14,655.98 × 2,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.21x = 41,685,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,271.12/9,769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.01

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