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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.88, 14,709.42 and 4,541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.88, 14,709.42 and 4,541.34 is: 6,813.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.88 : 14,709.42 = 4,541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.88/14,709.42 = 4,541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.88x = 14,709.42 × 4,541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.88x = 66,800,477.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,800,477.42/9,803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,813.68

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