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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.55, 14,617.29 and 7,992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.55, 14,617.29 and 7,992.03 is: 11,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.55 : 14,617.29 = 7,992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.55/14,617.29 = 7,992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.55x = 14,617.29 × 7,992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.55x = 116,821,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,821,820.20/9,767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.20

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