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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.03, 14,693.81 and 3,221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.03, 14,693.81 and 3,221.88 is: 4,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.03 : 14,693.81 = 3,221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.03/14,693.81 = 3,221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.03x = 14,693.81 × 3,221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.03x = 47,341,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,676.45/9,795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.23

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