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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.93, 14,768.14 and 2,824.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.93, 14,768.14 and 2,824.89 is: 4,237.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.93 : 14,768.14 = 2,824.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.93/14,768.14 = 2,824.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.93x = 14,768.14 × 2,824.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.93x = 41,718,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718,371.00/9,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,237.55

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