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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,768.83, 14,657.49 and 4,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,768.83, 14,657.49 and 4,835.66 is: 7,255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,768.83 : 14,657.49 = 4,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,768.83/14,657.49 = 4,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,768.83x = 14,657.49 × 4,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,768.83x = 70,878,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,878,564.81/9,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,255.59

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