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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.39, 14,773.59 and 3,274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.39, 14,773.59 and 3,274.97 is: 4,912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.39 : 14,773.59 = 3,274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.39/14,773.59 = 3,274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.39x = 14,773.59 × 3,274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.39x = 48,382,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,382,990.17/9,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.78

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