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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.76, 13,477.78 and 5,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.76, 13,477.78 and 5,575.44 is: 7,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.76 : 13,477.78 = 5,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.76/13,477.78 = 5,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.76x = 13,477.78 × 5,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.76x = 75,144,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144,553.72/9,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,695.48

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