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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.15, 14,764.68 and 3,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.15, 14,764.68 and 3,089.25 is: 4,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.15 : 14,764.68 = 3,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.15/14,764.68 = 3,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.15x = 14,764.68 × 3,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.15x = 45,611,787.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,611,787.69/9,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.86

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