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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.04, 14,448.60 and 2,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.04, 14,448.60 and 2,706 is: 4,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.04 : 14,448.60 = 2,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.04/14,448.60 = 2,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.04x = 14,448.60 × 2,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.04x = 39,097,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,097,911.60/9,632.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.15

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