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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.22, 14,350.91 and 3,719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.22, 14,350.91 and 3,719.88 is: 5,582.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.22 : 14,350.91 = 3,719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.22/14,350.91 = 3,719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.22x = 14,350.91 × 3,719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.22x = 53,383,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,644.49/9,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,582.18

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