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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,776.43, 14,666.72 and 3,202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,776.43, 14,666.72 and 3,202.14 is: 4,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,776.43 : 14,666.72 = 3,202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,776.43/14,666.72 = 3,202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,776.43x = 14,666.72 × 3,202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,776.43x = 46,964,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,964,890.78/9,776.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.89

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