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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,590.96, 14,371.52 and 3,664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,590.96, 14,371.52 and 3,664.62 is: 5,491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,590.96 : 14,371.52 = 3,664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,590.96/14,371.52 = 3,664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,590.96x = 14,371.52 × 3,664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,590.96x = 52,666,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,666,087.76/9,590.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,491.22

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