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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,826.65, 14,729.44 and 4,885.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,826.65, 14,729.44 and 4,885.65 is: 7,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,826.65 : 14,729.44 = 4,885.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,826.65/14,729.44 = 4,885.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,826.65x = 14,729.44 × 4,885.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,826.65x = 71,962,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,962,888.54/9,826.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,323.24

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