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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,749.76, 14,624.88 and 3,175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,749.76, 14,624.88 and 3,175.68 is: 4,763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,749.76 : 14,624.88 = 3,175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,749.76/14,624.88 = 3,175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,749.76x = 14,624.88 × 3,175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,749.76x = 46,443,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,938.92/9,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,763.60

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