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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,624.71, 14,433.41 and 3,778.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,624.71, 14,433.41 and 3,778.13 is: 5,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,624.71 : 14,433.41 = 3,778.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,624.71/14,433.41 = 3,778.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,624.71x = 14,433.41 × 3,778.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,624.71x = 54,531,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531,208.27/9,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.75

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