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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,841.95, 14,761.55 and 2,822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,841.95, 14,761.55 and 2,822.57 is: 4,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,841.95 : 14,761.55 = 2,822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,841.95/14,761.55 = 2,822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,841.95x = 14,761.55 × 2,822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,841.95x = 41,665,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,665,420.26/9,841.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.45

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