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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.84, 14,693.74 and 3,555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.84, 14,693.74 and 3,555.85 is: 5,333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.84 : 14,693.74 = 3,555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.84/14,693.74 = 3,555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.84x = 14,693.74 × 3,555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.84x = 52,248,689.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,248,689.76/9,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.76

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