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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,794.48, 14,693.57 and 3,222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,794.48, 14,693.57 and 3,222.56 is: 4,834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,794.48 : 14,693.57 = 3,222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,794.48/14,693.57 = 3,222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,794.48x = 14,693.57 × 3,222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,794.48x = 47,350,845.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,350,845.53/9,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.44

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