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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.44, 14,805.84 and 3,297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.44, 14,805.84 and 3,297.76 is: 4,944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.44 : 14,805.84 = 3,297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.44/14,805.84 = 3,297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.44x = 14,805.84 × 3,297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.44x = 48,826,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,826,106.92/9,875.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,944.20

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