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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,795.93, 14,695.58 and 3,223.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,795.93, 14,695.58 and 3,223.99 is: 4,836.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,795.93 : 14,695.58 = 3,223.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,795.93/14,695.58 = 3,223.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,795.93x = 14,695.58 × 3,223.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,795.93x = 47,378,402.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,378,402.96/9,795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.54

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