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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.60, 14,492.32 and 3,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.60, 14,492.32 and 3,744.26 is: 5,614.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.60 : 14,492.32 = 3,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.60/14,492.32 = 3,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.60x = 14,492.32 × 3,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.60x = 54,262,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,950.98/9,664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.61

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