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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,264.11, 13,891.97 and 3,996.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,264.11, 13,891.97 and 3,996.63 is: 5,993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,264.11 : 13,891.97 = 3,996.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,264.11/13,891.97 = 3,996.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,264.11x = 13,891.97 × 3,996.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,264.11x = 55,521,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,521,081.37/9,264.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,993.14

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