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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.53, 14,325.05 and 2,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.53, 14,325.05 and 2,975.77 is: 4,463.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.53 : 14,325.05 = 2,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.53/14,325.05 = 2,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.53x = 14,325.05 × 2,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.53x = 42,628,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,628,079.38/9,549.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.89

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