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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,223.09, 13,834.60 and 3,957.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,223.09, 13,834.60 and 3,957.66 is: 5,936.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,223.09 : 13,834.60 = 3,957.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,223.09/13,834.60 = 3,957.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,223.09x = 13,834.60 × 3,957.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,223.09x = 54,752,633.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,752,633.14/9,223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,936.48

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