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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.04, 14,359.80 and 2,647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.04, 14,359.80 and 2,647.52 is: 3,971.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.04 : 14,359.80 = 2,647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.04/14,359.80 = 2,647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.04x = 14,359.80 × 2,647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.04x = 38,017,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,857.70/9,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.35

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