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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,631.73, 14,449.05 and 4,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,631.73, 14,449.05 and 4,085.10 is: 6,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,631.73 : 14,449.05 = 4,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,631.73/14,449.05 = 4,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,631.73x = 14,449.05 × 4,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,631.73x = 59,025,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025,814.16/9,631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.27

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