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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.83, 14,648.65 and 2,747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.83, 14,648.65 and 2,747.33 is: 4,120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.83 : 14,648.65 = 2,747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.83/14,648.65 = 2,747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.83x = 14,648.65 × 2,747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.83x = 40,244,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,244,675.60/9,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.55

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