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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,700.92, 14,544.90 and 3,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,700.92, 14,544.90 and 3,035.16 is: 4,550.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,700.92 : 14,544.90 = 3,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,700.92/14,544.90 = 3,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,700.92x = 14,544.90 × 3,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,700.92x = 44,146,098.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,146,098.68/9,700.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.71

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