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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.13, 14,342.80 and 3,323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.13, 14,342.80 and 3,323.55 is: 4,985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.13 : 14,342.80 = 3,323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.13/14,342.80 = 3,323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.13x = 14,342.80 × 3,323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.13x = 47,669,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,669,012.94/9,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.19

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