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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.38, 14,395.24 and 3,753.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.38, 14,395.24 and 3,753.66 is: 5,631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.38 : 14,395.24 = 3,753.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.38/14,395.24 = 3,753.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.38x = 14,395.24 × 3,753.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.38x = 54,034,836.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,836.58/9,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.34

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