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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,772.08, 14,654.47 and 3,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,772.08, 14,654.47 and 3,926.71 is: 5,888.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,772.08 : 14,654.47 = 3,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,772.08/14,654.47 = 3,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,772.08x = 14,654.47 × 3,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,772.08x = 57,543,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,543,853.89/9,772.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.60

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