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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,608.78, 14,414.91 and 4,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,608.78, 14,414.91 and 4,346.28 is: 6,520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,608.78 : 14,414.91 = 4,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,608.78/14,414.91 = 4,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,608.78x = 14,414.91 × 4,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,608.78x = 62,651,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,651,213.30/9,608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.20

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