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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,580.73, 14,344.43 and 4,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,580.73, 14,344.43 and 4,890.60 is: 7,322.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,580.73 : 14,344.43 = 4,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,580.73/14,344.43 = 4,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,580.73x = 14,344.43 × 4,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,580.73x = 70,152,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152,844.91/9,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,322.29

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