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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.67, 14,769.75 and 3,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.67, 14,769.75 and 3,924.06 is: 5,885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.67 : 14,769.75 = 3,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.67/14,769.75 = 3,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.67x = 14,769.75 × 3,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.67x = 57,957,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,957,322.44/9,847.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,885.39

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