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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.90, 13,903.20 and 3,725.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.90, 13,903.20 and 3,725.70 is: 5,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.90 : 13,903.20 = 3,725.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.90/13,903.20 = 3,725.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.90x = 13,903.20 × 3,725.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.90x = 51,799,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,799,152.24/9,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.67

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