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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,875.81, 14,814.51 and 3,302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,875.81, 14,814.51 and 3,302.03 is: 4,953.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,875.81 : 14,814.51 = 3,302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,875.81/14,814.51 = 3,302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,875.81x = 14,814.51 × 3,302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,875.81x = 48,917,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,917,939.95/9,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,953.31

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