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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.62, 14,771.61 and 2,828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.62, 14,771.61 and 2,828.25 is: 4,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.62 : 14,771.61 = 2,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.62/14,771.61 = 2,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.62x = 14,771.61 × 2,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.62x = 41,777,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,777,805.98/9,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.43

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