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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.62, 14,502.96 and 3,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.62, 14,502.96 and 3,095.26 is: 4,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.62 : 14,502.96 = 3,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.62/14,502.96 = 3,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.62x = 14,502.96 × 3,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.62x = 44,890,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890,431.97/9,668.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.90

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