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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,262.66, 13,896.59 and 3,719.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,262.66, 13,896.59 and 3,719.89 is: 5,580.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,262.66 : 13,896.59 = 3,719.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,262.66/13,896.59 = 3,719.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,262.66x = 13,896.59 × 3,719.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,262.66x = 51,693,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,693,817.98/9,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.88

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