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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,581.97, 14,368.32 and 3,341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,581.97, 14,368.32 and 3,341.83 is: 5,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,581.97 : 14,368.32 = 3,341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,581.97/14,368.32 = 3,341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,581.97x = 14,368.32 × 3,341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,581.97x = 48,016,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,016,482.83/9,581.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.13

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