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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.59, 14,376.92 and 3,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.59, 14,376.92 and 3,009.44 is: 4,515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.59 : 14,376.92 = 3,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.59/14,376.92 = 3,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.59x = 14,376.92 × 3,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.59x = 43,266,391.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266,391.19/9,582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.11

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