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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,570.76, 14,353.93 and 3,648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,570.76, 14,353.93 and 3,648.32 is: 5,471.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,570.76 : 14,353.93 = 3,648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,570.76/14,353.93 = 3,648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,570.76x = 14,353.93 × 3,648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,570.76x = 52,367,729.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,367,729.90/9,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,471.64

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