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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,603.91, 14,397.32 and 3,764.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,603.91, 14,397.32 and 3,764.59 is: 5,643.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,603.91 : 14,397.32 = 3,764.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,603.91/14,397.32 = 3,764.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,603.91x = 14,397.32 × 3,764.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,603.91x = 54,199,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,199,988.08/9,603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.53

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