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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.56, 14,499.41 and 3,090.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.56, 14,499.41 and 3,090.87 is: 4,637.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.56 : 14,499.41 = 3,090.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.56/14,499.41 = 3,090.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.56x = 14,499.41 × 3,090.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.56x = 44,815,775.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,815,775.93/9,664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.13

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