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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,775.95, 14,664.73 and 3,201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,775.95, 14,664.73 and 3,201.99 is: 4,803.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,775.95 : 14,664.73 = 3,201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,775.95/14,664.73 = 3,201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,775.95x = 14,664.73 × 3,201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,775.95x = 46,956,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956,318.81/9,775.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.25

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