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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.61, 14,494.61 and 3,088.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.61, 14,494.61 and 3,088.03 is: 4,631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.61 : 14,494.61 = 3,088.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.61/14,494.61 = 3,088.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.61x = 14,494.61 × 3,088.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.61x = 44,759,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,759,822.89/9,663.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.79

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