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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,133.94, 13,691.08 and 3,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,133.94, 13,691.08 and 3,867.72 is: 5,797.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,133.94 : 13,691.08 = 3,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,133.94/13,691.08 = 3,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,133.94x = 13,691.08 × 3,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,133.94x = 52,953,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,953,263.94/9,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,797.42

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