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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,753.41, 14,630.09 and 3,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,753.41, 14,630.09 and 3,179.58 is: 4,769.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,753.41 : 14,630.09 = 3,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,753.41/14,630.09 = 3,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,753.41x = 14,630.09 × 3,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,753.41x = 46,517,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,517,541.56/9,753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,769.36

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