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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,626.69, 14,440.43 and 3,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,626.69, 14,440.43 and 3,052.73 is: 4,579.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,626.69 : 14,440.43 = 3,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,626.69/14,440.43 = 3,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,626.69x = 14,440.43 × 3,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,626.69x = 44,082,733.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,082,733.87/9,626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,579.22

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