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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,869.61, 14,804.54 and 3,295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,869.61, 14,804.54 and 3,295.80 is: 4,943.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,869.61 : 14,804.54 = 3,295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,869.61/14,804.54 = 3,295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,869.61x = 14,804.54 × 3,295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,869.61x = 48,792,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,792,802.93/9,869.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.74

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