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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.17, 14,773.95 and 2,829.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.17, 14,773.95 and 2,829.42 is: 4,244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.17 : 14,773.95 = 2,829.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.17/14,773.95 = 2,829.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.17x = 14,773.95 × 2,829.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.17x = 41,801,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,801,709.61/9,849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.19

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