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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,598.08, 14,398.34 and 3,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,598.08, 14,398.34 and 3,753.93 is: 5,631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,598.08 : 14,398.34 = 3,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,598.08/14,398.34 = 3,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,598.08x = 14,398.34 × 3,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,598.08x = 54,050,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050,360.48/9,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.37

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