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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.03, 14,496.62 and 3,089.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.03, 14,496.62 and 3,089.71 is: 4,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.03 : 14,496.62 = 3,089.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.03/14,496.62 = 3,089.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.03x = 14,496.62 × 3,089.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.03x = 44,790,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,790,310.67/9,664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.74

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