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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.92, 14,695.72 and 3,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.92, 14,695.72 and 3,226.72 is: 4,840.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.92 : 14,695.72 = 3,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.92/14,695.72 = 3,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.92x = 14,695.72 × 3,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.92x = 47,418,973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418,973.64/9,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.69

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