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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.44, 14,509.14 and 3,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.44, 14,509.14 and 3,512.44 is: 5,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.44 : 14,509.14 = 3,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.44/14,509.14 = 3,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.44x = 14,509.14 × 3,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.44x = 50,962,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962,447.43/9,668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.01

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