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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,593.99, 14,392.80 and 3,355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,593.99, 14,392.80 and 3,355.77 is: 5,034.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,593.99 : 14,392.80 = 3,355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,593.99/14,392.80 = 3,355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,593.99x = 14,392.80 × 3,355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,593.99x = 48,298,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,298,926.46/9,593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.29

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