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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.72, 14,350.06 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.72, 14,350.06 and 2,546.74 is: 3,820.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.72 : 14,350.06 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.72/14,350.06 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.72x = 14,350.06 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.72x = 36,545,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545,800.05/9,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.10

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