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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.42, 14,773.56 and 2,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.42, 14,773.56 and 2,921.92 is: 4,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.42 : 14,773.56 = 2,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.42/14,773.56 = 2,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.42x = 14,773.56 × 2,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.42x = 43,167,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167,160.44/9,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.60

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