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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.93, 14,703.51 and 3,226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.93, 14,703.51 and 3,226.97 is: 4,841.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.93 : 14,703.51 = 3,226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.93/14,703.51 = 3,226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.93x = 14,703.51 × 3,226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.93x = 47,447,712.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,447,712.15/9,800.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.15

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