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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,725.67, 14,583.28 and 3,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,725.67, 14,583.28 and 3,060.92 is: 4,589.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,725.67 : 14,583.28 = 3,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,725.67/14,583.28 = 3,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,725.67x = 14,583.28 × 3,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,725.67x = 44,638,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638,272.27/9,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.74

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