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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.08, 14,657.31 and 4,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.08, 14,657.31 and 4,223.66 is: 6,339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.08 : 14,657.31 = 4,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.08/14,657.31 = 4,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.08x = 14,657.31 × 4,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.08x = 61,907,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,907,420.67/9,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,339.02

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