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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,671.02, 14,499.44 and 3,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,671.02, 14,499.44 and 3,093.42 is: 4,637.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,671.02 : 14,499.44 = 3,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,671.02/14,499.44 = 3,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,671.02x = 14,499.44 × 3,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,671.02x = 44,852,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,852,857.68/9,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.86

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