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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,695.93, 14,541.83 and 4,429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,695.93, 14,541.83 and 4,429.44 is: 6,643.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,695.93 : 14,541.83 = 4,429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,695.93/14,541.83 = 4,429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,695.93x = 14,541.83 × 4,429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,695.93x = 64,412,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412,163.48/9,695.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.22

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