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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.51, 13,799.80 and 3,355.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.51, 13,799.80 and 3,355.10 is: 5,033.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.51 : 13,799.80 = 3,355.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.51/13,799.80 = 3,355.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.51x = 13,799.80 × 3,355.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.51x = 46,299,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,299,708.98/9,198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.39

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