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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.73, 13,906.95 and 3,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.73, 13,906.95 and 3,725.59 is: 5,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.73 : 13,906.95 = 3,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.73/13,906.95 = 3,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.73x = 13,906.95 × 3,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.73x = 51,811,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,811,593.85/9,273.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,586.92

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