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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,783.98, 14,676.59 and 2,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,783.98, 14,676.59 and 2,764.54 is: 4,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,783.98 : 14,676.59 = 2,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,783.98/14,676.59 = 2,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,783.98x = 14,676.59 × 2,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,783.98x = 40,573,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,573,965.62/9,783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.98

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