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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,846.77, 14,769.26 and 3,273.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,846.77, 14,769.26 and 3,273.71 is: 4,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,846.77 : 14,769.26 = 3,273.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,846.77/14,769.26 = 3,273.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,846.77x = 14,769.26 × 3,273.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,846.77x = 48,350,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350,257.79/9,846.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.27

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