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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,750.65, 14,623.18 and 3,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,750.65, 14,623.18 and 3,177.41 is: 4,765.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,750.65 : 14,623.18 = 3,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,750.65/14,623.18 = 3,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,750.65x = 14,623.18 × 3,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,750.65x = 46,463,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,463,757.30/9,750.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.20

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