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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.67, 14,655.19 and 3,926.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.67, 14,655.19 and 3,926.29 is: 5,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.67 : 14,655.19 = 3,926.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.67/14,655.19 = 3,926.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.67x = 14,655.19 × 3,926.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.67x = 57,540,479.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,540,479.49/9,769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.70

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