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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.26, 14,655.69 and 3,195.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.26, 14,655.69 and 3,195.81 is: 4,794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.26 : 14,655.69 = 3,195.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.26/14,655.69 = 3,195.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.26x = 14,655.69 × 3,195.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.26x = 46,836,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,836,800.66/9,769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.30

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