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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.02, 14,703.73 and 3,226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.02, 14,703.73 and 3,226.97 is: 4,841.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.02 : 14,703.73 = 3,226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.02/14,703.73 = 3,226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.02x = 14,703.73 × 3,226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.02x = 47,448,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,448,414.01/9,801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.17

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