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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.76, 14,649.90 and 2,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.76, 14,649.90 and 2,747.24 is: 4,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.76 : 14,649.90 = 2,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.76/14,649.90 = 2,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.76x = 14,649.90 × 2,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.76x = 40,246,791.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246,791.28/9,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.79

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