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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.13, 14,550.56 and 3,126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.13, 14,550.56 and 3,126.41 is: 4,689.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.13 : 14,550.56 = 3,126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.13/14,550.56 = 3,126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.13x = 14,550.56 × 3,126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.13x = 45,491,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491,000.66/9,700.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.73

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