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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,595.68, 14,372.69 and 4,654.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,595.68, 14,372.69 and 4,654.94 is: 6,972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,595.68 : 14,372.69 = 4,654.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,595.68/14,372.69 = 4,654.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,595.68x = 14,372.69 × 4,654.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,595.68x = 66,904,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,904,009.59/9,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,972.31

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