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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,847.89, 14,774.25 and 2,922.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,847.89, 14,774.25 and 2,922.39 is: 4,384.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,847.89 : 14,774.25 = 2,922.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,847.89/14,774.25 = 2,922.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,847.89x = 14,774.25 × 2,922.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,847.89x = 43,176,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,176,120.46/9,847.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.30

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