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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.07, 14,745.83 and 2,811.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.07, 14,745.83 and 2,811.90 is: 4,217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.07 : 14,745.83 = 2,811.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.07/14,745.83 = 2,811.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.07x = 14,745.83 × 2,811.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.07x = 41,463,799.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,463,799.38/9,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,217.20

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