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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,709.62, 14,567.67 and 4,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,709.62, 14,567.67 and 4,160.58 is: 6,242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,709.62 : 14,567.67 = 4,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,709.62/14,567.67 = 4,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,709.62x = 14,567.67 × 4,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,709.62x = 60,609,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,609,956.45/9,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,242.26

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