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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.76, 14,505 and 3,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.76, 14,505 and 3,094.44 is: 4,642.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.76 : 14,505 = 3,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.76/14,505 = 3,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.76x = 14,505 × 3,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.76x = 44,884,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,884,852.20/9,668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.26

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