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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.53, 14,651.25 and 2,371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.53, 14,651.25 and 2,371.96 is: 3,557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.53 : 14,651.25 = 2,371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.53/14,651.25 = 2,371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.53x = 14,651.25 × 2,371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.53x = 34,752,178.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,752,178.95/9,767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.93

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