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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,571.88, 13,209.47 and 5,795.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,571.88, 13,209.47 and 5,795.73 is: 7,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,571.88 : 13,209.47 = 5,795.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,571.88/13,209.47 = 5,795.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,571.88x = 13,209.47 × 5,795.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,571.88x = 76,558,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,558,492.58/9,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,998.28

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