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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,672.36, 14,508.66 and 3,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,672.36, 14,508.66 and 3,098.54 is: 4,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,672.36 : 14,508.66 = 3,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,672.36/14,508.66 = 3,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,672.36x = 14,508.66 × 3,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,672.36x = 44,955,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,955,663.36/9,672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.85

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