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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.54, 14,766.54 and 3,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.54, 14,766.54 and 3,181.02 is: 4,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.54 : 14,766.54 = 3,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.54/14,766.54 = 3,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.54x = 14,766.54 × 3,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.54x = 46,972,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,972,674.83/9,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,771.45

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