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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.67, 14,307.44 and 2,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.67, 14,307.44 and 2,962.94 is: 4,445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.67 : 14,307.44 = 2,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.67/14,307.44 = 2,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.67x = 14,307.44 × 2,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.67x = 42,391,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,391,999.92/9,536.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.16

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