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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.75, 14,354.82 and 2,995.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.75, 14,354.82 and 2,995.79 is: 4,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.75 : 14,354.82 = 2,995.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.75/14,354.82 = 2,995.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.75x = 14,354.82 × 2,995.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.75x = 43,003,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,003,954.43/9,569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.74

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