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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.53, 14,492.70 and 3,088.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.53, 14,492.70 and 3,088.92 is: 4,631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.53 : 14,492.70 = 3,088.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.53/14,492.70 = 3,088.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.53x = 14,492.70 × 3,088.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.53x = 44,766,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,766,790.88/9,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,631.12

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