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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.52, 14,669.24 and 2,383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.52, 14,669.24 and 2,383.95 is: 3,575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.52 : 14,669.24 = 2,383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.52/14,669.24 = 2,383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.52x = 14,669.24 × 2,383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.52x = 34,970,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,970,722.78/9,779.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.91

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