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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,674.97, 14,512.45 and 4,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,674.97, 14,512.45 and 4,127.28 is: 6,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,674.97 : 14,512.45 = 4,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,674.97/14,512.45 = 4,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,674.97x = 14,512.45 × 4,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,674.97x = 59,896,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,896,944.64/9,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,190.92

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