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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,222.63, 13,834.76 and 3,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,222.63, 13,834.76 and 3,957.90 is: 5,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,222.63 : 13,834.76 = 3,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,222.63/13,834.76 = 3,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,222.63x = 13,834.76 × 3,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,222.63x = 54,756,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,756,576.81/9,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.20

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