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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.83, 14,381.22 and 3,739.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.83, 14,381.22 and 3,739.08 is: 5,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.83 : 14,381.22 = 3,739.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.83/14,381.22 = 3,739.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.83x = 14,381.22 × 3,739.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.83x = 53,772,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,772,532.08/9,583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,610.76

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