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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.56, 14,638.97 and 7,553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.56, 14,638.97 and 7,553.81 is: 11,318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.56 : 14,638.97 = 7,553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.56/14,638.97 = 7,553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.56x = 14,638.97 × 7,553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.56x = 110,579,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,579,943.67/9,769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,318.83

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