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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,658.76, 14,485.96 and 2,733.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,658.76, 14,485.96 and 2,733.80 is: 4,100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,658.76 : 14,485.96 = 2,733.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,658.76/14,485.96 = 2,733.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,658.76x = 14,485.96 × 2,733.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,658.76x = 39,601,717.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,601,717.45/9,658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.08

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