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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,103.31, 13,660.28 and 3,838.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,103.31, 13,660.28 and 3,838.00 is: 5,759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,103.31 : 13,660.28 = 3,838.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,103.31/13,660.28 = 3,838.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,103.31x = 13,660.28 × 3,838.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,103.31x = 52,428,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428,101.30/9,103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,759.23

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