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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,609.76, 14,414.60 and 2,684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,609.76, 14,414.60 and 2,684.24 is: 4,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,609.76 : 14,414.60 = 2,684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,609.76/14,414.60 = 2,684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,609.76x = 14,414.60 × 2,684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,609.76x = 38,692,245.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,692,245.90/9,609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.35

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