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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.62, 14,624.82 and 2,731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.62, 14,624.82 and 2,731.23 is: 4,096.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.62 : 14,624.82 = 2,731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.62/14,624.82 = 2,731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.62x = 14,624.82 × 2,731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.62x = 39,943,747.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943,747.13/9,751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.11

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