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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,645.78, 14,469.84 and 3,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,645.78, 14,469.84 and 3,404.52 is: 5,107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,645.78 : 14,469.84 = 3,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,645.78/14,469.84 = 3,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,645.78x = 14,469.84 × 3,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,645.78x = 49,262,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,859.68/9,645.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,107.19

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