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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.08, 14,504.28 and 3,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.08, 14,504.28 and 3,825.28 is: 5,738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.08 : 14,504.28 = 3,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.08/14,504.28 = 3,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.08x = 14,504.28 × 3,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.08x = 55,482,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482,932.20/9,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.77

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