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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,845.76, 14,770.84 and 3,605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,845.76, 14,770.84 and 3,605.64 is: 5,409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,845.76 : 14,770.84 = 3,605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,845.76/14,770.84 = 3,605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,845.76x = 14,770.84 × 3,605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,845.76x = 53,258,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,258,377.91/9,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.27

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