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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.94, 14,773.05 and 2,453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.94, 14,773.05 and 2,453.28 is: 3,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.94 : 14,773.05 = 2,453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.94/14,773.05 = 2,453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.94x = 14,773.05 × 2,453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.94x = 36,242,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,242,428.10/9,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.83

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