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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,632.55, 14,448.81 and 3,629.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,632.55, 14,448.81 and 3,629.76 is: 5,444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,632.55 : 14,448.81 = 3,629.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,632.55/14,448.81 = 3,629.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,632.55x = 14,448.81 × 3,629.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,632.55x = 52,445,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,445,712.59/9,632.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.63

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