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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,851.63, 14,777.44 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,851.63, 14,777.44 and 2,926.13 is: 4,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,851.63 : 14,777.44 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,851.63/14,777.44 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,851.63x = 14,777.44 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,851.63x = 43,240,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,629.30/9,851.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.19

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