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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.69, 14,326.44 and 2,975.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.69, 14,326.44 and 2,975.61 is: 4,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.69 : 14,326.44 = 2,975.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.69/14,326.44 = 2,975.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.69x = 14,326.44 × 2,975.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.69x = 42,629,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,629,898.13/9,549.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.01

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