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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,086.36, 13,633.84 and 3,822.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,086.36, 13,633.84 and 3,822.53 is: 5,735.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,086.36 : 13,633.84 = 3,822.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,086.36/13,633.84 = 3,822.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,086.36x = 13,633.84 × 3,822.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,086.36x = 52,115,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,115,762.42/9,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.60

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