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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.55, 14,319.39 and 3,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.55, 14,319.39 and 3,306.88 is: 4,959.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.55 : 14,319.39 = 3,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.55/14,319.39 = 3,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.55x = 14,319.39 × 3,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.55x = 47,352,534.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,352,534.70/9,548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.13

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