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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,589.94, 14,385.69 and 2,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,589.94, 14,385.69 and 2,664.44 is: 3,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,589.94 : 14,385.69 = 2,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,589.94/14,385.69 = 2,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,589.94x = 14,385.69 × 2,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,589.94x = 38,329,807.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,329,807.86/9,589.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.88

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