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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,625.97, 14,447.14 and 3,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,625.97, 14,447.14 and 3,786.68 is: 5,683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,625.97 : 14,447.14 = 3,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,625.97/14,447.14 = 3,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,625.97x = 14,447.14 × 3,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,625.97x = 54,706,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706,722.75/9,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.24

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