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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,614.81, 14,422.76 and 2,689.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,614.81, 14,422.76 and 2,689.85 is: 4,034.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,614.81 : 14,422.76 = 2,689.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,614.81/14,422.76 = 2,689.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,614.81x = 14,422.76 × 2,689.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,614.81x = 38,795,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,093.68/9,614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,034.93

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