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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,774.94, 14,663.64 and 3,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,774.94, 14,663.64 and 3,199.36 is: 4,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,774.94 : 14,663.64 = 3,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,774.94/14,663.64 = 3,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,774.94x = 14,663.64 × 3,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,774.94x = 46,914,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,914,263.27/9,774.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.44

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