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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.01, 14,692.76 and 3,220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.01, 14,692.76 and 3,220.93 is: 4,831.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.01 : 14,692.76 = 3,220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.01/14,692.76 = 3,220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.01x = 14,692.76 × 3,220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.01x = 47,324,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,324,351.47/9,795.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.48

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