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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,815.76, 14,714.22 and 4,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,815.76, 14,714.22 and 4,263.60 is: 6,391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,815.76 : 14,714.22 = 4,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,815.76/14,714.22 = 4,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,815.76x = 14,714.22 × 4,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,815.76x = 62,735,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,735,548.39/9,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.31

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