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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.63, 14,473.20 and 4,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.63, 14,473.20 and 4,718.32 is: 7,065.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.63 : 14,473.20 = 4,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.63/14,473.20 = 4,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.63x = 14,473.20 × 4,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.63x = 68,289,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,289,189.02/9,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.89

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