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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.74, 14,429.49 and 3,045.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.74, 14,429.49 and 3,045.96 is: 4,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.74 : 14,429.49 = 3,045.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.74/14,429.49 = 3,045.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.74x = 14,429.49 × 3,045.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.74x = 43,951,649.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,951,649.36/9,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.90

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