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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,755.95, 14,641.55 and 3,916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,755.95, 14,641.55 and 3,916.39 is: 5,877.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,755.95 : 14,641.55 = 3,916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,755.95/14,641.55 = 3,916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,755.95x = 14,641.55 × 3,916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,755.95x = 57,342,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,342,020.00/9,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.65

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