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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,763.62, 14,645.97 and 3,191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,763.62, 14,645.97 and 3,191.82 is: 4,787.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,763.62 : 14,645.97 = 3,191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,763.62/14,645.97 = 3,191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,763.62x = 14,645.97 × 3,191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,763.62x = 46,747,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747,299.97/9,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.91

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