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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.76, 13,669.72 and 3,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.76, 13,669.72 and 3,849.84 is: 5,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.76 : 13,669.72 = 3,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.76/13,669.72 = 3,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.76x = 13,669.72 × 3,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.76x = 52,626,234.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626,234.84/9,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.74

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