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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.72, 14,396.06 and 4,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.72, 14,396.06 and 4,921.76 is: 7,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.72 : 14,396.06 = 4,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.72/14,396.06 = 4,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.72x = 14,396.06 × 4,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.72x = 70,853,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,853,952.27/9,605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,376.23

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