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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,890.79, 14,833.11 and 5,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,890.79, 14,833.11 and 5,208.24 is: 7,810.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,890.79 : 14,833.11 = 5,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,890.79/14,833.11 = 5,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,890.79x = 14,833.11 × 5,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,890.79x = 77,254,396.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,254,396.83/9,890.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.74

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