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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,792.81, 14,670.08 and 7,822.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,792.81, 14,670.08 and 7,822.46 is: 11,718.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,792.81 : 14,670.08 = 7,822.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,792.81/14,670.08 = 7,822.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,792.81x = 14,670.08 × 7,822.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,792.81x = 114,756,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,756,140.89/9,792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,718.41

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