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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.03, 14,698.59 and 4,867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.03, 14,698.59 and 4,867.51 is: 7,301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.03 : 14,698.59 = 4,867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.03/14,698.59 = 4,867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.03x = 14,698.59 × 4,867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.03x = 71,545,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,545,533.81/9,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.29

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