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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,751.97, 14,621.81 and 4,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,751.97, 14,621.81 and 4,126.73 is: 6,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,751.97 : 14,621.81 = 4,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,751.97/14,621.81 = 4,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,751.97x = 14,621.81 × 4,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,751.97x = 60,340,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,340,168.24/9,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.48

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