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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,807.62, 14,684.48 and 6,849.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,807.62, 14,684.48 and 6,849.02 is: 10,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,807.62 : 14,684.48 = 6,849.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,807.62/14,684.48 = 6,849.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,807.62x = 14,684.48 × 6,849.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,807.62x = 100,574,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,574,299.68/9,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.71

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