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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,805.92, 14,705.68 and 3,230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,805.92, 14,705.68 and 3,230.88 is: 4,845.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,805.92 : 14,705.68 = 3,230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,805.92/14,705.68 = 3,230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,805.92x = 14,705.68 × 3,230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,805.92x = 47,512,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,512,287.40/9,805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.27

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