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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.62, 14,483.97 and 4,459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.62, 14,483.97 and 4,459.02 is: 6,682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.62 : 14,483.97 = 4,459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.62/14,483.97 = 4,459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.62x = 14,483.97 × 4,459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.62x = 64,584,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,584,311.91/9,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.55

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