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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.52, 14,325.96 and 5,606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.52, 14,325.96 and 5,606.66 is: 8,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.52 : 14,325.96 = 5,606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.52/14,325.96 = 5,606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.52x = 14,325.96 × 5,606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.52x = 80,320,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,320,786.89/9,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,407.45

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