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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.64, 14,323.96 and 3,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.64, 14,323.96 and 3,308.64 is: 4,963.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.64 : 14,323.96 = 3,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.64/14,323.96 = 3,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.64x = 14,323.96 × 3,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.64x = 47,392,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,827.01/9,548.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.31

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