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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.21, 14,703.45 and 4,541.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.21, 14,703.45 and 4,541.49 is: 6,812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.21 : 14,703.45 = 4,541.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.21/14,703.45 = 4,541.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.21x = 14,703.45 × 4,541.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.21x = 66,775,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,775,571.14/9,801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,812.99

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