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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,701.22, 14,553.30 and 4,954.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,701.22, 14,553.30 and 4,954.78 is: 7,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,701.22 : 14,553.30 = 4,954.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,701.22/14,553.30 = 4,954.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,701.22x = 14,553.30 × 4,954.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,701.22x = 72,108,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,108,399.77/9,701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.92

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