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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.31, 13,847.00 and 3,966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.31, 13,847.00 and 3,966.89 is: 5,949.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.31 : 13,847.00 = 3,966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.31/13,847.00 = 3,966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.31x = 13,847.00 × 3,966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.31x = 54,929,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929,536.96/9,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.06

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