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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,976.98, 14,847.67 and 9,644.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,976.98, 14,847.67 and 9,644.76 is: 14,353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,976.98 : 14,847.67 = 9,644.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,976.98/14,847.67 = 9,644.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,976.98x = 14,847.67 × 9,644.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,976.98x = 143,202,213.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,202,213.71/9,976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.26

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