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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,664.97, 14,503.95 and 3,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,664.97, 14,503.95 and 3,424.96 is: 5,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,664.97 : 14,503.95 = 3,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,664.97/14,503.95 = 3,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,664.97x = 14,503.95 × 3,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,664.97x = 49,675,448.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,675,448.59/9,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,139.74

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