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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.62, 14,625.92 and 3,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.62, 14,625.92 and 3,176.80 is: 4,765.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.62 : 14,625.92 = 3,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.62/14,625.92 = 3,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.62x = 14,625.92 × 3,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.62x = 46,463,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,586.09/9,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.19

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