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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.94, 14,346.12 and 3,721.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.94, 14,346.12 and 3,721.16 is: 5,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.94 : 14,346.12 = 3,721.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.94/14,346.12 = 3,721.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.94x = 14,346.12 × 3,721.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.94x = 53,384,207.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,384,207.90/9,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.65

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