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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,692.73, 14,541.51 and 2,767.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,692.73, 14,541.51 and 2,767.23 is: 4,151.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,692.73 : 14,541.51 = 2,767.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,692.73/14,541.51 = 2,767.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,692.73x = 14,541.51 × 2,767.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,692.73x = 40,239,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,239,702.72/9,692.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.53

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