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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.27, 14,689.79 and 3,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.27, 14,689.79 and 3,219.94 is: 4,828.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.27 : 14,689.79 = 3,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.27/14,689.79 = 3,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.27x = 14,689.79 × 3,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.27x = 47,300,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,300,226.31/9,795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.88

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