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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.44, 14,525.21 and 3,109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.44, 14,525.21 and 3,109.98 is: 4,664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.44 : 14,525.21 = 3,109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.44/14,525.21 = 3,109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.44x = 14,525.21 × 3,109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.44x = 45,173,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173,112.60/9,683.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.99

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