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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.72, 13,924.74 and 3,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.72, 13,924.74 and 3,736.08 is: 5,604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.72 : 13,924.74 = 3,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.72/13,924.74 = 3,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.72x = 13,924.74 × 3,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.72x = 52,023,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,023,942.62/9,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.39

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