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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.62, 14,328.93 and 4,621.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.62, 14,328.93 and 4,621.63 is: 6,933.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.62 : 14,328.93 = 4,621.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.62/14,328.93 = 4,621.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.62x = 14,328.93 × 4,621.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.62x = 66,223,012.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,223,012.76/9,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.17

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