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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,688.92, 14,532.54 and 3,113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,688.92, 14,532.54 and 3,113.34 is: 4,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,688.92 : 14,532.54 = 3,113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,688.92/14,532.54 = 3,113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,688.92x = 14,532.54 × 3,113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,688.92x = 45,244,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,244,738.08/9,688.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.74

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