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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,600.04, 14,398.98 and 2,675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,600.04, 14,398.98 and 2,675.08 is: 4,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,600.04 : 14,398.98 = 2,675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,600.04/14,398.98 = 2,675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,600.04x = 14,398.98 × 2,675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,600.04x = 38,518,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,518,423.42/9,600.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.32

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