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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.72, 14,647.77 and 3,921.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.72, 14,647.77 and 3,921.33 is: 5,882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.72 : 14,647.77 = 3,921.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.72/14,647.77 = 3,921.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.72x = 14,647.77 × 3,921.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.72x = 57,438,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438,739.93/9,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.27

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