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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.77, 14,353.43 and 2,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.77, 14,353.43 and 2,643.27 is: 3,964.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.77 : 14,353.43 = 2,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.77/14,353.43 = 2,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.77x = 14,353.43 × 2,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.77x = 37,939,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,939,990.92/9,568.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.98

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