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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.24, 14,664.38 and 3,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.24, 14,664.38 and 3,203.28 is: 4,804.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.24 : 14,664.38 = 3,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.24/14,664.38 = 3,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.24x = 14,664.38 × 3,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.24x = 46,974,099.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,974,099.15/9,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,804.43

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