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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,042.92, 13,566.54 and 3,775.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,042.92, 13,566.54 and 3,775.00 is: 5,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,042.92 : 13,566.54 = 3,775.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,042.92/13,566.54 = 3,775.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,042.92x = 13,566.54 × 3,775.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,042.92x = 51,213,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,213,672.94/9,042.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,663.40

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