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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.28, 14,326.08 and 2,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.28, 14,326.08 and 2,977.44 is: 4,464.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.28 : 14,326.08 = 2,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.28/14,326.08 = 2,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.28x = 14,326.08 × 2,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.28x = 42,655,043.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655,043.64/9,553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.96

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