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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.63, 14,740.67 and 2,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.63, 14,740.67 and 2,807.24 is: 4,211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.63 : 14,740.67 = 2,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.63/14,740.67 = 2,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.63x = 14,740.67 × 2,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.63x = 41,380,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,587.04/9,826.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.07

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