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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.08, 14,308.86 and 2,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.08, 14,308.86 and 2,964.20 is: 4,447.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.08 : 14,308.86 = 2,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.08/14,308.86 = 2,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.08x = 14,308.86 × 2,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.08x = 42,414,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,414,322.81/9,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.31

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