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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,605.76, 14,409.21 and 2,680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,605.76, 14,409.21 and 2,680.26 is: 4,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,605.76 : 14,409.21 = 2,680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,605.76/14,409.21 = 2,680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,605.76x = 14,409.21 × 2,680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,605.76x = 38,620,429.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,620,429.19/9,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.55

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