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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,644.02, 14,456.18 and 5,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,644.02, 14,456.18 and 5,475.25 is: 8,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,644.02 : 14,456.18 = 5,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,644.02/14,456.18 = 5,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,644.02x = 14,456.18 × 5,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,644.02x = 79,151,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151,157.69/9,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.27

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