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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.64, 14,770.05 and 3,605.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.64, 14,770.05 and 3,605.14 is: 5,406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.64 : 14,770.05 = 3,605.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.64/14,770.05 = 3,605.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.64x = 14,770.05 × 3,605.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.64x = 53,248,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,248,098.06/9,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.10

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