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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,769.84, 14,655.40 and 3,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,769.84, 14,655.40 and 3,194.16 is: 4,791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,769.84 : 14,655.40 = 3,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,769.84/14,655.40 = 3,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,769.84x = 14,655.40 × 3,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,769.84x = 46,811,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,811,692.46/9,769.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,791.45

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