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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,579.51, 14,368.25 and 3,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,579.51, 14,368.25 and 3,005.55 is: 4,508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,579.51 : 14,368.25 = 3,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,579.51/14,368.25 = 3,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,579.51x = 14,368.25 × 3,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,579.51x = 43,184,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,478.76/9,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.00

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