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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,670.59, 14,507.91 and 3,097.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,670.59, 14,507.91 and 3,097.26 is: 4,646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,670.59 : 14,507.91 = 3,097.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,670.59/14,507.91 = 3,097.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,670.59x = 14,507.91 × 3,097.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,670.59x = 44,934,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,934,769.33/9,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.54

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