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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,773.94, 14,662.77 and 3,200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,773.94, 14,662.77 and 3,200.52 is: 4,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,773.94 : 14,662.77 = 3,200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,773.94/14,662.77 = 3,200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,773.94x = 14,662.77 × 3,200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,773.94x = 46,928,488.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,928,488.64/9,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,801.39

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