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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.60, 13,921.93 and 3,735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.60, 13,921.93 and 3,735.07 is: 5,601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.60 : 13,921.93 = 3,735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.60/13,921.93 = 3,735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.60x = 13,921.93 × 3,735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.60x = 51,999,352.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,999,352.95/9,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.21

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