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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.72, 14,361.95 and 3,337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.72, 14,361.95 and 3,337.58 is: 5,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.72 : 14,361.95 = 3,337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.72/14,361.95 = 3,337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.72x = 14,361.95 × 3,337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.72x = 47,934,140.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,140.39/9,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.76

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