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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.91, 13,919.63 and 3,733.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.91, 13,919.63 and 3,733.82 is: 5,599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.91 : 13,919.63 = 3,733.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.91/13,919.63 = 3,733.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.91x = 13,919.63 × 3,733.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.91x = 51,973,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,973,322.02/9,281.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,599.42

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