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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.98, 14,355.54 and 2,904.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.98, 14,355.54 and 2,904.93 is: 4,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.98 : 14,355.54 = 2,904.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.98/14,355.54 = 2,904.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.98x = 14,355.54 × 2,904.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.98x = 41,701,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,701,838.81/9,568.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.02

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