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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.31, 14,663.66 and 3,931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.31, 14,663.66 and 3,931.89 is: 5,898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.31 : 14,663.66 = 3,931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.31/14,663.66 = 3,931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.31x = 14,663.66 × 3,931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.31x = 57,655,878.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,655,878.46/9,775.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.12

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