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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.48, 14,654.21 and 2,373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.48, 14,654.21 and 2,373.91 is: 3,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.48 : 14,654.21 = 2,373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.48/14,654.21 = 2,373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.48x = 14,654.21 × 2,373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.48x = 34,787,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,787,727.16/9,769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.86

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