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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.87, 14,496.48 and 3,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.87, 14,496.48 and 3,089.29 is: 4,633.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.87 : 14,496.48 = 3,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.87/14,496.48 = 3,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.87x = 14,496.48 × 3,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.87x = 44,783,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,783,758.22/9,664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.67

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