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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.82, 14,430.07 and 3,468.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.82, 14,430.07 and 3,468.38 is: 5,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.82 : 14,430.07 = 3,468.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.82/14,430.07 = 3,468.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.82x = 14,430.07 × 3,468.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.82x = 50,048,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,048,966.19/9,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,199.45

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