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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.51, 13,849.82 and 4,846.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.51, 13,849.82 and 4,846.95 is: 7,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.51 : 13,849.82 = 4,846.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.51/13,849.82 = 4,846.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.51x = 13,849.82 × 4,846.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.51x = 67,129,385.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,129,385.05/9,230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,272.55

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