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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,652.76, 14,480.28 and 3,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,652.76, 14,480.28 and 3,076.64 is: 4,615.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,652.76 : 14,480.28 = 3,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,652.76/14,480.28 = 3,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,652.76x = 14,480.28 × 3,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,652.76x = 44,550,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,550,608.66/9,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.32

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