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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,767.99, 14,650.77 and 3,922.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,767.99, 14,650.77 and 3,922.63 is: 5,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,767.99 : 14,650.77 = 3,922.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,767.99/14,650.77 = 3,922.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,767.99x = 14,650.77 × 3,922.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,767.99x = 57,469,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469,476.67/9,767.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,883.45

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