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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.34, 14,691.85 and 3,219.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.34, 14,691.85 and 3,219.91 is: 4,829.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.34 : 14,691.85 = 3,219.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.34/14,691.85 = 3,219.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.34x = 14,691.85 × 3,219.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.34x = 47,306,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306,434.73/9,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.48

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