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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,723.61, 14,588.22 and 3,149.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,723.61, 14,588.22 and 3,149.65 is: 4,725.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,723.61 : 14,588.22 = 3,149.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,723.61/14,588.22 = 3,149.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,723.61x = 14,588.22 × 3,149.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,723.61x = 45,947,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,787.12/9,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.38

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