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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.52, 14,664.41 and 2,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.52, 14,664.41 and 2,850.02 is: 4,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.52 : 14,664.41 = 2,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.52/14,664.41 = 2,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.52x = 14,664.41 × 2,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.52x = 41,793,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,793,847.54/9,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.36

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