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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.63, 14,373.93 and 3,009.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.63, 14,373.93 and 3,009.33 is: 4,513.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.63 : 14,373.93 = 3,009.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.63/14,373.93 = 3,009.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.63x = 14,373.93 × 3,009.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.63x = 43,255,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,255,898.77/9,582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.99

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