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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.82, 14,634.36 and 3,911.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.82, 14,634.36 and 3,911.67 is: 5,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.82 : 14,634.36 = 3,911.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.82/14,634.36 = 3,911.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.82x = 14,634.36 × 3,911.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.82x = 57,244,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244,786.98/9,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.76

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