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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.68, 14,669.10 and 6,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.68, 14,669.10 and 6,997.48 is: 10,512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.68 : 14,669.10 = 6,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.68/14,669.10 = 6,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.68x = 14,669.10 × 6,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.68x = 102,646,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,646,733.87/9,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.04

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