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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,198.27, 13,795.77 and 3,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,198.27, 13,795.77 and 3,936.24 is: 5,903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,198.27 : 13,795.77 = 3,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,198.27/13,795.77 = 3,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,198.27x = 13,795.77 × 3,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,198.27x = 54,303,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,303,461.70/9,198.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.66

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