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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,766.99, 14,653.62 and 3,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,766.99, 14,653.62 and 3,191.68 is: 4,788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,766.99 : 14,653.62 = 3,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,766.99/14,653.62 = 3,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,766.99x = 14,653.62 × 3,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,766.99x = 46,769,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,769,629.25/9,766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.54

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