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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,599.76, 14,405.94 and 3,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,599.76, 14,405.94 and 3,443.76 is: 5,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,599.76 : 14,405.94 = 3,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,599.76/14,405.94 = 3,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,599.76x = 14,405.94 × 3,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,599.76x = 49,610,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,610,599.93/9,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.90

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