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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.01, 14,692.51 and 2,869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.01, 14,692.51 and 2,869.51 is: 4,304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.01 : 14,692.51 = 2,869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.01/14,692.51 = 2,869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.01x = 14,692.51 × 2,869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.01x = 42,160,304.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160,304.37/9,795.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.26

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