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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.76, 14,637.61 and 4,770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.76, 14,637.61 and 4,770.27 is: 7,149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.76 : 14,637.61 = 4,770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.76/14,637.61 = 4,770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.76x = 14,637.61 × 4,770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.76x = 69,825,328.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,825,328.00/9,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,149.29

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