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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.27, 14,499.39 and 3,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.27, 14,499.39 and 3,092.96 is: 4,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.27 : 14,499.39 = 3,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.27/14,499.39 = 3,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.27x = 14,499.39 × 3,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.27x = 44,845,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,845,972.40/9,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.43

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