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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.32, 14,497.54 and 3,088.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.32, 14,497.54 and 3,088.96 is: 4,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.32 : 14,497.54 = 3,088.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.32/14,497.54 = 3,088.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.32x = 14,497.54 × 3,088.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.32x = 44,782,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782,321.16/9,664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.78

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