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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.74, 14,774.30 and 2,454.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.74, 14,774.30 and 2,454.18 is: 3,681.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.74 : 14,774.30 = 2,454.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.74/14,774.30 = 2,454.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.74x = 14,774.30 × 2,454.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.74x = 36,258,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258,791.57/9,849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.19

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