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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.92, 14,317.68 and 4,356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.92, 14,317.68 and 4,356.64 is: 6,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.92 : 14,317.68 = 4,356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.92/14,317.68 = 4,356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.92x = 14,317.68 × 4,356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.92x = 62,376,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,376,977.40/9,557.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.21

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