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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.68, 13,226.55 and 5,335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.68, 13,226.55 and 5,335.61 is: 7,362.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.68 : 13,226.55 = 5,335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.68/13,226.55 = 5,335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.68x = 13,226.55 × 5,335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.68x = 70,571,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,571,659.65/9,584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,362.96

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