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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,577.91, 14,356.24 and 4,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,577.91, 14,356.24 and 4,029.62 is: 6,039.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,577.91 : 14,356.24 = 4,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,577.91/14,356.24 = 4,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,577.91x = 14,356.24 × 4,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,577.91x = 57,850,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,850,109.97/9,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,039.95

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