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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,612.26, 14,426.91 and 4,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,612.26, 14,426.91 and 4,935.54 is: 7,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,612.26 : 14,426.91 = 4,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,612.26/14,426.91 = 4,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,612.26x = 14,426.91 × 4,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,612.26x = 71,204,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204,591.38/9,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,407.68

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