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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.73, 14,376.99 and 4,313.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.73, 14,376.99 and 4,313.89 is: 6,472.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.73 : 14,376.99 = 4,313.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.73/14,376.99 = 4,313.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.73x = 14,376.99 × 4,313.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.73x = 62,020,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,020,753.39/9,581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.81

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