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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.98, 14,569.29 and 9,655.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.98, 14,569.29 and 9,655.08 is: 14,460.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.98 : 14,569.29 = 9,655.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.98/14,569.29 = 9,655.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.98x = 14,569.29 × 9,655.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.98x = 140,667,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,667,660.49/9,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,460.11

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