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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,635.29, 14,454.04 and 3,710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,635.29, 14,454.04 and 3,710.79 is: 5,566.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,635.29 : 14,454.04 = 3,710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,635.29/14,454.04 = 3,710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,635.29x = 14,454.04 × 3,710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,635.29x = 53,635,965.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,635,965.93/9,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.62

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