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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.63, 14,212.97 and 7,735.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.63, 14,212.97 and 7,735.28 is: 11,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.63 : 14,212.97 = 7,735.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.63/14,212.97 = 7,735.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.63x = 14,212.97 × 7,735.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.63x = 109,941,192.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,941,192.84/9,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,603.75

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