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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.48, 13,209.37 and 5,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.48, 13,209.37 and 5,795.91 is: 7,997.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.48 : 13,209.37 = 5,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.48/13,209.37 = 5,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.48x = 13,209.37 × 5,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.48x = 76,560,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,560,319.68/9,573.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.13

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