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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.56, 14,748.84 and 2,905.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.56, 14,748.84 and 2,905.44 is: 4,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.56 : 14,748.84 = 2,905.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.56/14,748.84 = 2,905.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.56x = 14,748.84 × 2,905.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.56x = 42,851,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,851,869.69/9,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.16

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