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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.39, 14,544.89 and 3,119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.39, 14,544.89 and 3,119.81 is: 4,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.39 : 14,544.89 = 3,119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.39/14,544.89 = 3,119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.39x = 14,544.89 × 3,119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.39x = 45,377,204.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,377,204.95/9,695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.29

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