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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.28, 14,379.12 and 3,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.28, 14,379.12 and 3,010.32 is: 4,516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.28 : 14,379.12 = 3,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.28/14,379.12 = 3,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.28x = 14,379.12 × 3,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.28x = 43,285,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,752.52/9,584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.33

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