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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.76, 14,299.08 and 4,270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.76, 14,299.08 and 4,270.20 is: 6,406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.76 : 14,299.08 = 4,270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.76/14,299.08 = 4,270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.76x = 14,299.08 × 4,270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.76x = 61,059,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,059,931.42/9,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.62

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