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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,848.76, 14,773.44 and 3,275.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,848.76, 14,773.44 and 3,275.61 is: 4,913.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,848.76 : 14,773.44 = 3,275.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,848.76/14,773.44 = 3,275.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,848.76x = 14,773.44 × 3,275.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,848.76x = 48,392,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392,027.80/9,848.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,913.51

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