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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,729.80, 14,608.22 and 6,761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,729.80, 14,608.22 and 6,761.25 is: 10,151.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,729.80 : 14,608.22 = 6,761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,729.80/14,608.22 = 6,761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,729.80x = 14,608.22 × 6,761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,729.80x = 98,769,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,769,827.48/9,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.27

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