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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.94, 14,359.95 and 3,328.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.94, 14,359.95 and 3,328.89 is: 4,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.94 : 14,359.95 = 3,328.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.94/14,359.95 = 3,328.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.94x = 14,359.95 × 3,328.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.94x = 47,802,693.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,802,693.96/9,568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.61

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