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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,719.03, 14,580.65 and 3,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,719.03, 14,580.65 and 3,145.12 is: 4,718.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,719.03 : 14,580.65 = 3,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,719.03/14,580.65 = 3,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,719.03x = 14,580.65 × 3,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,719.03x = 45,857,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857,865.34/9,719.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.36

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