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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,854.61, 14,784.25 and 2,834.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,854.61, 14,784.25 and 2,834.46 is: 4,252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,854.61 : 14,784.25 = 2,834.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,854.61/14,784.25 = 2,834.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,854.61x = 14,784.25 × 2,834.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,854.61x = 41,905,391.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,905,391.20/9,854.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,252.37

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