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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,771.22, 14,659.98 and 3,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,771.22, 14,659.98 and 3,108.76 is: 4,664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,771.22 : 14,659.98 = 3,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,771.22/14,659.98 = 3,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,771.22x = 14,659.98 × 3,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,771.22x = 45,574,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,574,359.42/9,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.14

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