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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.26, 14,703.91 and 4,801.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.26, 14,703.91 and 4,801.53 is: 7,204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.26 : 14,703.91 = 4,801.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.26/14,703.91 = 4,801.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.26x = 14,703.91 × 4,801.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.26x = 70,601,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,601,240.97/9,799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.76

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