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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,611, 14,393.28 and 4,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,611, 14,393.28 and 4,668.44 is: 6,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,611 : 14,393.28 = 4,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,611/14,393.28 = 4,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,611x = 14,393.28 × 4,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,611x = 67,194,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,194,164.08/9,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.38

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