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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.95, 14,369.28 and 3,344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.95, 14,369.28 and 3,344.14 is: 5,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.95 : 14,369.28 = 3,344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.95/14,369.28 = 3,344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.95x = 14,369.28 × 3,344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.95x = 48,052,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,052,884.02/9,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.94

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