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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.73, 14,773.12 and 2,923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.73, 14,773.12 and 2,923.23 is: 4,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.73 : 14,773.12 = 2,923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.73/14,773.12 = 2,923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.73x = 14,773.12 × 2,923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.73x = 43,185,275.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185,275.67/9,848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.86

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