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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.07, 14,638.08 and 2,739.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.07, 14,638.08 and 2,739.57 is: 4,109.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.07 : 14,638.08 = 2,739.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.07/14,638.08 = 2,739.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.07x = 14,638.08 × 2,739.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.07x = 40,102,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,044.83/9,759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.21

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