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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.44, 14,386.44 and 2,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.44, 14,386.44 and 2,664.94 is: 3,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.44 : 14,386.44 = 2,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.44/14,386.44 = 2,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.44x = 14,386.44 × 2,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.44x = 38,338,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,999.41/9,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.63

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