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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,822.01, 14,732.98 and 2,801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,822.01, 14,732.98 and 2,801.87 is: 4,202.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,822.01 : 14,732.98 = 2,801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,822.01/14,732.98 = 2,801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,822.01x = 14,732.98 × 2,801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,822.01x = 41,279,894.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279,894.67/9,822.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.80

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