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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.61, 14,294.96 and 3,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.61, 14,294.96 and 3,289.76 is: 4,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.61 : 14,294.96 = 3,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.61/14,294.96 = 3,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.61x = 14,294.96 × 3,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.61x = 47,026,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,026,987.61/9,530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.31

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