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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,622.62, 14,434.44 and 3,048.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,622.62, 14,434.44 and 3,048.30 is: 4,572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,622.62 : 14,434.44 = 3,048.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,622.62/14,434.44 = 3,048.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,622.62x = 14,434.44 × 3,048.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,622.62x = 44,000,503.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000,503.45/9,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,572.61

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