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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.64, 14,374.51 and 3,009.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.64, 14,374.51 and 3,009.65 is: 4,514.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.64 : 14,374.51 = 3,009.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.64/14,374.51 = 3,009.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.64x = 14,374.51 × 3,009.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.64x = 43,262,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262,164.62/9,583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.17

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