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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.46, 14,699.66 and 3,227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.46, 14,699.66 and 3,227.88 is: 4,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.46 : 14,699.66 = 3,227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.46/14,699.66 = 3,227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.46x = 14,699.66 × 3,227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.46x = 47,448,738.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,448,738.52/9,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.00

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