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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.63, 14,315.82 and 3,619.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.63, 14,315.82 and 3,619.89 is: 5,429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.63 : 14,315.82 = 3,619.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.63/14,315.82 = 3,619.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.63x = 14,315.82 × 3,619.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.63x = 51,821,693.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,821,693.66/9,543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.98

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