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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,588.03, 14,366.09 and 3,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,588.03, 14,366.09 and 3,344.60 is: 5,011.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,588.03 : 14,366.09 = 3,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,588.03/14,366.09 = 3,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,588.03x = 14,366.09 × 3,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,588.03x = 48,048,824.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,048,824.61/9,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,011.33

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