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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.32, 14,666.64 and 3,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.32, 14,666.64 and 3,933.92 is: 5,901.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.32 : 14,666.64 = 3,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.32/14,666.64 = 3,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.32x = 14,666.64 × 3,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.32x = 57,697,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,697,388.43/9,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.15

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