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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,808.23, 14,710.90 and 3,234.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,808.23, 14,710.90 and 3,234.47 is: 4,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,808.23 : 14,710.90 = 3,234.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,808.23/14,710.90 = 3,234.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,808.23x = 14,710.90 × 3,234.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,808.23x = 47,581,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,581,964.72/9,808.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,851.23

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