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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.64, 14,326.38 and 3,631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.64, 14,326.38 and 3,631.92 is: 5,445.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.64 : 14,326.38 = 3,631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.64/14,326.38 = 3,631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.64x = 14,326.38 × 3,631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.64x = 52,032,266.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,032,266.05/9,554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,445.76

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