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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,811.19, 14,717.46 and 3,241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,811.19, 14,717.46 and 3,241.99 is: 4,863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,811.19 : 14,717.46 = 3,241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,811.19/14,717.46 = 3,241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,811.19x = 14,717.46 × 3,241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,811.19x = 47,713,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,888.70/9,811.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,863.21

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