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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.63, 14,717.31 and 2,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.63, 14,717.31 and 2,416.15 is: 3,624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.63 : 14,717.31 = 2,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.63/14,717.31 = 2,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.63x = 14,717.31 × 2,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.63x = 35,559,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,559,228.56/9,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.19

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