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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,604.91, 14,405.13 and 3,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,604.91, 14,405.13 and 3,679.71 is: 5,518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,604.91 : 14,405.13 = 3,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,604.91/14,405.13 = 3,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,604.91x = 14,405.13 × 3,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,604.91x = 53,006,646.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006,646.89/9,604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,518.70

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