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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.32, 14,661.55 and 3,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.32, 14,661.55 and 3,201.76 is: 4,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.32 : 14,661.55 = 3,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.32/14,661.55 = 3,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.32x = 14,661.55 × 3,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.32x = 46,942,764.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942,764.33/9,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,802.17

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