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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,275.95, 13,917.48 and 3,730.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,275.95, 13,917.48 and 3,730.89 is: 5,597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,275.95 : 13,917.48 = 3,730.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,275.95/13,917.48 = 3,730.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,275.95x = 13,917.48 × 3,730.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,275.95x = 51,924,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,924,586.96/9,275.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,597.76

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