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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.28, 13,209.41 and 5,593.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.28, 13,209.41 and 5,593.73 is: 7,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.28 : 13,209.41 = 5,593.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.28/13,209.41 = 5,593.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.28x = 13,209.41 × 5,593.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.28x = 73,889,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,889,845.03/9,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.95

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