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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.64, 14,766.03 and 3,607.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.64, 14,766.03 and 3,607.84 is: 5,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.64 : 14,766.03 = 3,607.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.64/14,766.03 = 3,607.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.64x = 14,766.03 × 3,607.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.64x = 53,273,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,273,473.68/9,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.22

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