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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.21, 14,631.84 and 4,206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.21, 14,631.84 and 4,206.87 is: 6,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.21 : 14,631.84 = 4,206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.21/14,631.84 = 4,206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.21x = 14,631.84 × 4,206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.21x = 61,554,248.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,554,248.74/9,753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,311.18

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