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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.65, 13,926.58 and 3,745.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.65, 13,926.58 and 3,745.81 is: 5,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.65 : 13,926.58 = 3,745.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.65/13,926.58 = 3,745.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.65x = 13,926.58 × 3,745.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.65x = 52,166,269.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,166,269.29/9,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.37

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