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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.05, 14,323.23 and 2,976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.05, 14,323.23 and 2,976.30 is: 4,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.05 : 14,323.23 = 2,976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.05/14,323.23 = 2,976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.05x = 14,323.23 × 2,976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.05x = 42,630,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,630,229.45/9,550.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.88

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