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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,673.73, 14,508.53 and 3,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,673.73, 14,508.53 and 3,098.15 is: 4,646.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,673.73 : 14,508.53 = 3,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,673.73/14,508.53 = 3,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,673.73x = 14,508.53 × 3,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,673.73x = 44,949,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,949,529.68/9,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646.56

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