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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,708.91, 14,559.67 and 3,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,708.91, 14,559.67 and 3,134.11 is: 4,699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,708.91 : 14,559.67 = 3,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,708.91/14,559.67 = 3,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,708.91x = 14,559.67 × 3,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,708.91x = 45,631,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,631,607.34/9,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.97

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