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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.41, 13,927.14 and 3,736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.41, 13,927.14 and 3,736.94 is: 5,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.41 : 13,927.14 = 3,736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.41/13,927.14 = 3,736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.41x = 13,927.14 × 3,736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.41x = 52,044,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,044,816.92/9,283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.22

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