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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,507.78, 14,263.83 and 3,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,507.78, 14,263.83 and 3,664.71 is: 5,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,507.78 : 14,263.83 = 3,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,507.78/14,263.83 = 3,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,507.78x = 14,263.83 × 3,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,507.78x = 52,272,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,272,800.44/9,507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,497.90

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