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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.33, 14,694.21 and 3,225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.33, 14,694.21 and 3,225.83 is: 4,839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.33 : 14,694.21 = 3,225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.33/14,694.21 = 3,225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.33x = 14,694.21 × 3,225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.33x = 47,400,949.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,400,949.97/9,795.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.14

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