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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.31, 14,673.82 and 7,824.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.31, 14,673.82 and 7,824.97 is: 11,722.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.31 : 14,673.82 = 7,824.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.31/14,673.82 = 7,824.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.31x = 14,673.82 × 7,824.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.31x = 114,822,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,822,201.29/9,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,722.16

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