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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.82, 14,644.77 and 4,570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.82, 14,644.77 and 4,570.86 is: 6,853.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.82 : 14,644.77 = 4,570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.82/14,644.77 = 4,570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.82x = 14,644.77 × 4,570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.82x = 66,939,193.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,939,193.40/9,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.03

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