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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.61, 14,628.93 and 3,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.61, 14,628.93 and 3,176.27 is: 4,764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.61 : 14,628.93 = 3,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.61/14,628.93 = 3,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.61x = 14,628.93 × 3,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.61x = 46,465,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,465,358.35/9,751.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.89

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