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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,730.52, 14,595.79 and 2,710.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,730.52, 14,595.79 and 2,710.55 is: 4,065.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,730.52 : 14,595.79 = 2,710.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,730.52/14,595.79 = 2,710.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,730.52x = 14,595.79 × 2,710.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,730.52x = 39,562,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,562,648.30/9,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.83

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