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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,843.48, 14,766.48 and 3,180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,843.48, 14,766.48 and 3,180.24 is: 4,770.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,843.48 : 14,766.48 = 3,180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,843.48/14,766.48 = 3,180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,843.48x = 14,766.48 × 3,180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,843.48x = 46,960,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,960,950.36/9,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.77

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