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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,765.92, 14,654.34 and 3,926.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,765.92, 14,654.34 and 3,926.63 is: 5,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,765.92 : 14,654.34 = 3,926.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,765.92/14,654.34 = 3,926.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,765.92x = 14,654.34 × 3,926.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,765.92x = 57,542,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,542,097.80/9,765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.14

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