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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,125.70, 13,676.14 and 3,856.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,125.70, 13,676.14 and 3,856.35 is: 5,779.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,125.70 : 13,676.14 = 3,856.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,125.70/13,676.14 = 3,856.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,125.70x = 13,676.14 × 3,856.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,125.70x = 52,739,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,739,982.49/9,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.28

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