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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.32, 13,914.88 and 3,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.32, 13,914.88 and 3,730.44 is: 5,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.32 : 13,914.88 = 3,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.32/13,914.88 = 3,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.32x = 13,914.88 × 3,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.32x = 51,908,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,908,624.95/9,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,595.22

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