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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.39, 14,695.26 and 3,221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.39, 14,695.26 and 3,221.31 is: 4,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.39 : 14,695.26 = 3,221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.39/14,695.26 = 3,221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.39x = 14,695.26 × 3,221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.39x = 47,337,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,337,987.99/9,795.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.68

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