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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.99, 14,354.98 and 2,996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.99, 14,354.98 and 2,996.68 is: 4,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.99 : 14,354.98 = 2,996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.99/14,354.98 = 2,996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.99x = 14,354.98 × 2,996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.99x = 43,017,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,017,327.67/9,569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.03

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