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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,825.79, 14,729.80 and 3,584.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,825.79, 14,729.80 and 3,584.34 is: 5,373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,825.79 : 14,729.80 = 3,584.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,825.79/14,729.80 = 3,584.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,825.79x = 14,729.80 × 3,584.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,825.79x = 52,796,611.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,796,611.33/9,825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.27

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