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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,607.95, 14,401.98 and 3,683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,607.95, 14,401.98 and 3,683.43 is: 5,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607.95 : 14,401.98 = 3,683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607.95/14,401.98 = 3,683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607.95x = 14,401.98 × 3,683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607.95x = 53,048,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048,685.19/9,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.33

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