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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.46, 14,701.41 and 4,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.46, 14,701.41 and 4,255.77 is: 6,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.46 : 14,701.41 = 4,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.46/14,701.41 = 4,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.46x = 14,701.41 × 4,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.46x = 62,565,819.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,565,819.64/9,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.01

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