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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.94, 14,374.37 and 3,009.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.94, 14,374.37 and 3,009.65 is: 4,514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.94 : 14,374.37 = 3,009.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.94/14,374.37 = 3,009.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.94x = 14,374.37 × 3,009.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.94x = 43,261,822.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261,822.67/9,582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.46

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