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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.05, 14,337.95 and 3,320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.05, 14,337.95 and 3,320.46 is: 4,978.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.05 : 14,337.95 = 3,320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.05/14,337.95 = 3,320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.05x = 14,337.95 × 3,320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.05x = 47,608,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,608,572.85/9,562.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.91

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