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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,640.82, 14,460.96 and 3,067.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,640.82, 14,460.96 and 3,067.40 is: 4,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,640.82 : 14,460.96 = 3,067.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,640.82/14,460.96 = 3,067.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,640.82x = 14,460.96 × 3,067.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,640.82x = 44,357,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,357,548.70/9,640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.01

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