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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,584.97, 14,378.06 and 3,011.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,584.97, 14,378.06 and 3,011.41 is: 4,517.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,584.97 : 14,378.06 = 3,011.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,584.97/14,378.06 = 3,011.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,584.97x = 14,378.06 × 3,011.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,584.97x = 43,298,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,298,233.66/9,584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,517.31

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