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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.61, 14,744.19 and 8,447.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.61, 14,744.19 and 8,447.87 is: 12,684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.61 : 14,744.19 = 8,447.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.61/14,744.19 = 8,447.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.61x = 14,744.19 × 8,447.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.61x = 124,557,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,557,000.38/9,819.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,684.52

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