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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.76, 14,369.09 and 3,340.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.76, 14,369.09 and 3,340.17 is: 5,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.76 : 14,369.09 = 3,340.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.76/14,369.09 = 3,340.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.76x = 14,369.09 × 3,340.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.76x = 47,995,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,995,186.64/9,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,009.02

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