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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.22, 14,564.76 and 3,134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.22, 14,564.76 and 3,134.26 is: 4,702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.22 : 14,564.76 = 3,134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.22/14,564.76 = 3,134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.22x = 14,564.76 × 3,134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.22x = 45,649,744.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,744.68/9,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.17

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