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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.02, 14,502.33 and 3,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.02, 14,502.33 and 3,429.24 is: 5,142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.02 : 14,502.33 = 3,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.02/14,502.33 = 3,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.02x = 14,502.33 × 3,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.02x = 49,731,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731,970.13/9,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,142.90

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