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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.33, 13,914.63 and 3,730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.33, 13,914.63 and 3,730.32 is: 5,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.33 : 13,914.63 = 3,730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.33/13,914.63 = 3,730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.33x = 13,914.63 × 3,730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.33x = 51,906,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,906,022.58/9,273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.34

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