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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,824.02, 14,735.98 and 2,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,824.02, 14,735.98 and 2,803.88 is: 4,205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824.02 : 14,735.98 = 2,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824.02/14,735.98 = 2,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824.02x = 14,735.98 × 2,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824.02x = 41,317,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,317,919.60/9,824.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.81

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