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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,791.70, 14,669.73 and 8,741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,791.70, 14,669.73 and 8,741.94 is: 13,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,791.70 : 14,669.73 = 8,741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,791.70/14,669.73 = 8,741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,791.70x = 14,669.73 × 8,741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,791.70x = 128,241,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,241,899.48/9,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.00

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