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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,764.82, 14,649.26 and 3,921.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,764.82, 14,649.26 and 3,921.89 is: 5,883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,764.82 : 14,649.26 = 3,921.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,764.82/14,649.26 = 3,921.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,764.82x = 14,649.26 × 3,921.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,764.82x = 57,452,693.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,452,693.45/9,764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.64

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