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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.62, 14,504.46 and 3,096.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.62, 14,504.46 and 3,096.26 is: 4,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.62 : 14,504.46 = 3,096.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.62/14,504.46 = 3,096.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.62x = 14,504.46 × 3,096.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.62x = 44,909,579.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,909,579.32/9,669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.40

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