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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.63, 13,651.60 and 9,590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.63, 13,651.60 and 9,590.95 is: 13,139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.63 : 13,651.60 = 9,590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.63/13,651.60 = 9,590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.63x = 13,651.60 × 9,590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.63x = 130,931,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,931,837.00/9,964.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,139.66

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