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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.28, 14,695.32 and 4,867.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.28, 14,695.32 and 4,867.24 is: 7,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.28 : 14,695.32 = 4,867.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.28/14,695.32 = 4,867.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.28x = 14,695.32 × 4,867.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.28x = 71,525,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,525,649.32/9,795.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.05

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