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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,661.68, 14,493.24 and 2,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,661.68, 14,493.24 and 2,736.08 is: 4,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,661.68 : 14,493.24 = 2,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,661.68/14,493.24 = 2,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,661.68x = 14,493.24 × 2,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,661.68x = 39,654,664.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,654,664.10/9,661.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.32

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