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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.04, 14,699.90 and 3,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.04, 14,699.90 and 3,226.70 is: 4,839.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.04 : 14,699.90 = 3,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.04/14,699.90 = 3,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.04x = 14,699.90 × 3,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.04x = 47,432,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,167.33/9,802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.01

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