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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.63, 14,701.26 and 3,226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.63, 14,701.26 and 3,226.07 is: 4,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.63 : 14,701.26 = 3,226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.63/14,701.26 = 3,226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.63x = 14,701.26 × 3,226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.63x = 47,427,342.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427,342.70/9,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.71

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