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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,197.85, 13,784.25 and 4,806.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,197.85, 13,784.25 and 4,806.21 is: 7,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,197.85 : 13,784.25 = 4,806.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,197.85/13,784.25 = 4,806.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,197.85x = 13,784.25 × 4,806.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,197.85x = 66,250,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,250,000.19/9,197.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,202.77

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