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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,591.91, 14,383.74 and 3,350.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,591.91, 14,383.74 and 3,350.05 is: 5,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,591.91 : 14,383.74 = 3,350.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,591.91/14,383.74 = 3,350.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,591.91x = 14,383.74 × 3,350.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,591.91x = 48,186,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,186,248.19/9,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,023.63

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