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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,669.64, 14,476.36 and 8,188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,669.64, 14,476.36 and 8,188.96 is: 12,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,669.64 : 14,476.36 = 8,188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,669.64/14,476.36 = 8,188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,669.64x = 14,476.36 × 8,188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,669.64x = 118,546,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,546,332.99/9,669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.64

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