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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,139.34, 13,714.48 and 3,945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,139.34, 13,714.48 and 3,945.22 is: 5,920.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,139.34 : 13,714.48 = 3,945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,139.34/13,714.48 = 3,945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,139.34x = 13,714.48 × 3,945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,139.34x = 54,106,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,106,640.79/9,139.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,920.19

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