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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,694.74, 14,540.11 and 2,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,694.74, 14,540.11 and 2,767.70 is: 4,150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,694.74 : 14,540.11 = 2,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,694.74/14,540.11 = 2,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,694.74x = 14,540.11 × 2,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,694.74x = 40,242,662.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,242,662.45/9,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.98

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