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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.61, 14,356.08 and 2,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.61, 14,356.08 and 2,994.12 is: 4,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.61 : 14,356.08 = 2,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.61/14,356.08 = 2,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.61x = 14,356.08 × 2,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.61x = 42,983,826.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,983,826.25/9,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.70

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