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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.26, 14,502.88 and 3,508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.26, 14,502.88 and 3,508.26 is: 5,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.26 : 14,502.88 = 3,508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.26/14,502.88 = 3,508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.26x = 14,502.88 × 3,508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.26x = 50,879,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,879,873.79/9,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.75

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