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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.62, 14,664.78 and 3,202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.62, 14,664.78 and 3,202.47 is: 4,804.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.62 : 14,664.78 = 3,202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.62/14,664.78 = 3,202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.62x = 14,664.78 × 3,202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.62x = 46,963,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,963,518.01/9,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.15

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