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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.61, 14,329.97 and 3,629.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.61, 14,329.97 and 3,629.42 is: 5,443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.61 : 14,329.97 = 3,629.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.61/14,329.97 = 3,629.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.61x = 14,329.97 × 3,629.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.61x = 52,009,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,009,472.32/9,554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,443.39

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