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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,699.59, 14,541.96 and 4,430.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,699.59, 14,541.96 and 4,430.94 is: 6,643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,699.59 : 14,541.96 = 4,430.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,699.59/14,541.96 = 4,430.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,699.59x = 14,541.96 × 4,430.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,699.59x = 64,434,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,434,552.24/9,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.02

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