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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.44, 14,764.41 and 2,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.44, 14,764.41 and 2,447.88 is: 3,671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.44 : 14,764.41 = 2,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.44/14,764.41 = 2,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.44x = 14,764.41 × 2,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.44x = 36,141,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,141,562.72/9,843.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.64

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