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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.97, 14,804.97 and 2,944.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.97, 14,804.97 and 2,944.47 is: 4,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.97 : 14,804.97 = 2,944.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.97/14,804.97 = 2,944.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.97x = 14,804.97 × 2,944.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.97x = 43,592,790.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,592,790.02/9,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.71

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