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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,623.76, 14,407.56 and 8,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,623.76, 14,407.56 and 8,701.44 is: 13,026.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,623.76 : 14,407.56 = 8,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,623.76/14,407.56 = 8,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,623.76x = 14,407.56 × 8,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,623.76x = 125,366,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,366,518.89/9,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.77

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