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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.22, 14,447.34 and 3,788.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.22, 14,447.34 and 3,788.64 is: 5,680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.22 : 14,447.34 = 3,788.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.22/14,447.34 = 3,788.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.22x = 14,447.34 × 3,788.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.22x = 54,735,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,770.22/9,635.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,680.80

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