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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.72, 14,650.98 and 3,192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.72, 14,650.98 and 3,192.94 is: 4,789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.72 : 14,650.98 = 3,192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.72/14,650.98 = 3,192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.72x = 14,650.98 × 3,192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.72x = 46,779,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,779,700.08/9,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,789.70

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