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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.09, 14,673.12 and 5,410.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.09, 14,673.12 and 5,410.51 is: 8,101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.09 : 14,673.12 = 5,410.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.09/14,673.12 = 5,410.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.09x = 14,673.12 × 5,410.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.09x = 79,389,062.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,389,062.49/9,799.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.68

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