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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.35, 14,299.35 and 3,984.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.35, 14,299.35 and 3,984.67 is: 5,976.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.35 : 14,299.35 = 3,984.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.35/14,299.35 = 3,984.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.35x = 14,299.35 × 3,984.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.35x = 56,978,190.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,978,190.96/9,533.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,976.72

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