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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.18, 14,663.88 and 4,223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.18, 14,663.88 and 4,223.68 is: 6,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.18 : 14,663.88 = 4,223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.18/14,663.88 = 4,223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.18x = 14,663.88 × 4,223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.18x = 61,935,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,935,536.68/9,773.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,337.30

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