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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,759.73, 14,639.63 and 2,364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,759.73, 14,639.63 and 2,364.17 is: 3,546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,759.73 : 14,639.63 = 2,364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,759.73/14,639.63 = 2,364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,759.73x = 14,639.63 × 2,364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,759.73x = 34,610,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,610,562.24/9,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.26

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