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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,849.93, 14,770.58 and 3,608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,849.93, 14,770.58 and 3,608.33 is: 5,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,849.93 : 14,770.58 = 3,608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,849.93/14,770.58 = 3,608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,849.93x = 14,770.58 × 3,608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,849.93x = 53,297,035.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,297,035.04/9,849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.90

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