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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.43, 14,505.85 and 3,096.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.43, 14,505.85 and 3,096.60 is: 4,644.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.43 : 14,505.85 = 3,096.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.43/14,505.85 = 3,096.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.43x = 14,505.85 × 3,096.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.43x = 44,918,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,918,727.10/9,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.96

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