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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.65, 14,330.57 and 2,890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.65, 14,330.57 and 2,890.20 is: 4,335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.65 : 14,330.57 = 2,890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.65/14,330.57 = 2,890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.65x = 14,330.57 × 2,890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.65x = 41,418,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,418,198.96/9,553.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.33

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