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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.03, 13,883.83 and 3,709.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.03, 13,883.83 and 3,709.89 is: 5,563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.03 : 13,883.83 = 3,709.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.03/13,883.83 = 3,709.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.03x = 13,883.83 × 3,709.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.03x = 51,507,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,507,472.80/9,258.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.55

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