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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.59, 14,387.15 and 2,928.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.59, 14,387.15 and 2,928.07 is: 4,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.59 : 14,387.15 = 2,928.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.59/14,387.15 = 2,928.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.59x = 14,387.15 × 2,928.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.59x = 42,126,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,126,607.60/9,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.03

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