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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.62, 14,410.74 and 4,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.62, 14,410.74 and 4,997.90 is: 7,483.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.62 : 14,410.74 = 4,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.62/14,410.74 = 4,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.62x = 14,410.74 × 4,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.62x = 72,023,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,023,437.45/9,624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,483.25

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