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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,502.65, 14,255.60 and 3,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,502.65, 14,255.60 and 3,263.27 is: 4,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,502.65 : 14,255.60 = 3,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,502.65/14,255.60 = 3,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,502.65x = 14,255.60 × 3,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,502.65x = 46,519,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,519,784.22/9,502.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.45

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