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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.59, 14,323.26 and 4,876.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.59, 14,323.26 and 4,876.49 is: 7,301.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.59 : 14,323.26 = 4,876.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.59/14,323.26 = 4,876.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.59x = 14,323.26 × 4,876.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.59x = 69,847,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,847,234.16/9,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.16

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