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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,824.62, 14,737.46 and 2,804.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,824.62, 14,737.46 and 2,804.09 is: 4,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,824.62 : 14,737.46 = 2,804.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,824.62/14,737.46 = 2,804.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,824.62x = 14,737.46 × 2,804.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,824.62x = 41,325,204.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325,204.79/9,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.29

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