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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,777.78, 14,667.30 and 3,933.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,777.78, 14,667.30 and 3,933.63 is: 5,900.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,777.78 : 14,667.30 = 3,933.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,777.78/14,667.30 = 3,933.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,777.78x = 14,667.30 × 3,933.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,777.78x = 57,695,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695,731.30/9,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,900.70

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