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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.29, 14,428.98 and 3,045.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.29, 14,428.98 and 3,045.51 is: 4,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.29 : 14,428.98 = 3,045.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.29/14,428.98 = 3,045.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.29x = 14,428.98 × 3,045.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.29x = 43,943,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,943,602.88/9,619.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.28

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