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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,677.91, 14,515.41 and 3,103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,677.91, 14,515.41 and 3,103.21 is: 4,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,677.91 : 14,515.41 = 3,103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,677.91/14,515.41 = 3,103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,677.91x = 14,515.41 × 3,103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,677.91x = 45,044,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,044,365.47/9,677.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.35

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