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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.82, 14,659.90 and 4,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.82, 14,659.90 and 4,225.38 is: 6,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.82 : 14,659.90 = 4,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.82/14,659.90 = 4,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.82x = 14,659.90 × 4,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.82x = 61,943,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,943,648.26/9,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,341.60

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