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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,859.03, 14,790.90 and 3,195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,859.03, 14,790.90 and 3,195.53 is: 4,794.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,859.03 : 14,790.90 = 3,195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,859.03/14,790.90 = 3,195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,859.03x = 14,790.90 × 3,195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,859.03x = 47,264,814.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264,814.41/9,859.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.06

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