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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,691.58, 14,537.38 and 2,766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,691.58, 14,537.38 and 2,766.08 is: 4,149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,691.58 : 14,537.38 = 2,766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,691.58/14,537.38 = 2,766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,691.58x = 14,537.38 × 2,766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,691.58x = 40,211,556.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,556.07/9,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.12

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