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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.52, 14,654.58 and 3,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.52, 14,654.58 and 3,927.32 is: 5,892.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.52 : 14,654.58 = 3,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.52/14,654.58 = 3,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.52x = 14,654.58 × 3,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.52x = 57,553,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,553,225.13/9,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.91

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