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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,666.84, 14,496.24 and 3,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,666.84, 14,496.24 and 3,091.28 is: 4,635.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,666.84 : 14,496.24 = 3,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,666.84/14,496.24 = 3,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,666.84x = 14,496.24 × 3,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,666.84x = 44,811,936.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,811,936.79/9,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.63

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