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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.74, 14,360.52 and 4,895.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.74, 14,360.52 and 4,895.03 is: 7,344.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.74 : 14,360.52 = 4,895.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.74/14,360.52 = 4,895.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.74x = 14,360.52 × 4,895.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.74x = 70,295,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295,104.41/9,571.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,344.03

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