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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,776.88, 14,663.68 and 2,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,776.88, 14,663.68 and 2,849.76 is: 4,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,776.88 : 14,663.68 = 2,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,776.88/14,663.68 = 2,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,776.88x = 14,663.68 × 2,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,776.88x = 41,787,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,787,968.72/9,776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.16

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