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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.73, 14,864.73 and 2,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.73, 14,864.73 and 2,984.23 is: 4,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.73 : 14,864.73 = 2,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.73/14,864.73 = 2,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.73x = 14,864.73 × 2,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.73x = 44,359,773.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,773.21/9,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.39

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