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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.77, 13,909.92 and 3,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.77, 13,909.92 and 3,725.39 is: 5,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.77 : 13,909.92 = 3,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.77/13,909.92 = 3,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.77x = 13,909.92 × 3,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.77x = 51,819,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,819,876.87/9,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,588.39

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