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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,819.86, 14,732.22 and 3,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,819.86, 14,732.22 and 3,246.11 is: 4,869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,819.86 : 14,732.22 = 3,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,819.86/14,732.22 = 3,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,819.86x = 14,732.22 × 3,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,819.86x = 47,822,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,822,333.00/9,819.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.96

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