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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.39, 14,770.19 and 2,826.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.39, 14,770.19 and 2,826.87 is: 4,240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.39 : 14,770.19 = 2,826.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.39/14,770.19 = 2,826.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.39x = 14,770.19 × 2,826.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.39x = 41,753,392.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753,392.87/9,846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.48

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