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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,225.60, 13,845.05 and 3,675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,225.60, 13,845.05 and 3,675.73 is: 5,516.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,225.60 : 13,845.05 = 3,675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,225.60/13,845.05 = 3,675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,225.60x = 13,845.05 × 3,675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,225.60x = 50,890,665.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,890,665.64/9,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,516.24

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