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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.07, 14,626.63 and 3,177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.07, 14,626.63 and 3,177.77 is: 4,766.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.07 : 14,626.63 = 3,177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.07/14,626.63 = 3,177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.07x = 14,626.63 × 3,177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.07x = 46,479,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,479,992.88/9,751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.66

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