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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.02, 14,656.42 and 3,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.02, 14,656.42 and 3,197.44 is: 4,795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.02 : 14,656.42 = 3,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.02/14,656.42 = 3,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.02x = 14,656.42 × 3,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.02x = 46,862,934.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,862,934.30/9,773.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.14

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