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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,832.02, 14,748.12 and 3,591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,832.02, 14,748.12 and 3,591.97 is: 5,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,832.02 : 14,748.12 = 3,591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,832.02/14,748.12 = 3,591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,832.02x = 14,748.12 × 3,591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,832.02x = 52,974,804.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,974,804.60/9,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.99

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