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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,858.92, 14,788.32 and 2,463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,858.92, 14,788.32 and 2,463.34 is: 3,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,858.92 : 14,788.32 = 2,463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,858.92/14,788.32 = 2,463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,858.92x = 14,788.32 × 2,463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,858.92x = 36,428,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,428,660.19/9,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.00

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