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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,743.92, 14,614.52 and 3,170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,743.92, 14,614.52 and 3,170.16 is: 4,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,743.92 : 14,614.52 = 3,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,743.92/14,614.52 = 3,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,743.92x = 14,614.52 × 3,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,743.92x = 46,330,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,330,366.72/9,743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.80

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