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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.63, 14,376.93 and 3,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.63, 14,376.93 and 3,011.33 is: 4,516.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.63 : 14,376.93 = 3,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.63/14,376.93 = 3,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.63x = 14,376.93 × 3,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.63x = 43,293,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293,680.62/9,584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.99

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