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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.96, 14,376.64 and 3,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.96, 14,376.64 and 3,010.06 is: 4,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.96 : 14,376.64 = 3,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.96/14,376.64 = 3,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.96x = 14,376.64 × 3,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.96x = 43,274,549.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,274,549.00/9,583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.31

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