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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,496.64, 14,246.56 and 2,922.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,496.64, 14,246.56 and 2,922.64 is: 4,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,496.64 : 14,246.56 = 2,922.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,496.64/14,246.56 = 2,922.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,496.64x = 14,246.56 × 2,922.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,496.64x = 41,637,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,566.12/9,496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.45

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