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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.93, 13,662.71 and 3,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.93, 13,662.71 and 3,839.63 is: 5,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.93 : 13,662.71 = 3,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.93/13,662.71 = 3,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.93x = 13,662.71 × 3,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.93x = 52,459,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,459,751.20/9,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.69

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