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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,844.86, 14,756.93 and 3,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,844.86, 14,756.93 and 3,269.28 is: 4,900.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,844.86 : 14,756.93 = 3,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,844.86/14,756.93 = 3,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,844.86x = 14,756.93 × 3,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,844.86x = 48,244,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,244,519.76/9,844.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.48

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