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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.31, 14,377.80 and 3,011.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.31, 14,377.80 and 3,011.01 is: 4,516.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.31 : 14,377.80 = 3,011.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.31/14,377.80 = 3,011.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.31x = 14,377.80 × 3,011.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.31x = 43,291,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,291,699.58/9,584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.93

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