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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,668.89, 14,505.47 and 3,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,668.89, 14,505.47 and 3,095.74 is: 4,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,668.89 : 14,505.47 = 3,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,668.89/14,505.47 = 3,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,668.89x = 14,505.47 × 3,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,668.89x = 44,905,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,905,184.48/9,668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.29

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