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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.23, 14,631.38 and 4,208.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.23, 14,631.38 and 4,208.15 is: 6,312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.23 : 14,631.38 = 4,208.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.23/14,631.38 = 4,208.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.23x = 14,631.38 × 4,208.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.23x = 61,571,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,571,041.75/9,753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.89

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