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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,779.68, 14,670.44 and 3,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,779.68, 14,670.44 and 3,541.26 is: 5,312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,779.68 : 14,670.44 = 3,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,779.68/14,670.44 = 3,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,779.68x = 14,670.44 × 3,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,779.68x = 51,951,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,951,892.94/9,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.23

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