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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,619.74, 14,430.13 and 3,045.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,619.74, 14,430.13 and 3,045.43 is: 4,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,619.74 : 14,430.13 = 3,045.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,619.74/14,430.13 = 3,045.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,619.74x = 14,430.13 × 3,045.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,619.74x = 43,945,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,945,950.81/9,619.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,568.31

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