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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,778.15, 14,669.03 and 3,204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,778.15, 14,669.03 and 3,204.69 is: 4,807.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,778.15 : 14,669.03 = 3,204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,778.15/14,669.03 = 3,204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,778.15x = 14,669.03 × 3,204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,778.15x = 47,009,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,009,693.75/9,778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.63

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