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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.72, 14,354.58 and 2,995.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.72, 14,354.58 and 2,995.94 is: 4,493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.72 : 14,354.58 = 2,995.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.72/14,354.58 = 2,995.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.72x = 14,354.58 × 2,995.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.72x = 43,005,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005,460.41/9,569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.91

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