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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.55, 14,371.96 and 4,385.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.55, 14,371.96 and 4,385.97 is: 6,576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.55 : 14,371.96 = 4,385.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.55/14,371.96 = 4,385.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.55x = 14,371.96 × 4,385.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.55x = 63,034,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,034,985.40/9,584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.73

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