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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.65, 14,498.79 and 3,089.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.65, 14,498.79 and 3,089.07 is: 4,634.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.65 : 14,498.79 = 3,089.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.65/14,498.79 = 3,089.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.65x = 14,498.79 × 3,089.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.65x = 44,787,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,787,777.23/9,664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.19

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