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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.91, 13,929.95 and 3,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.91, 13,929.95 and 3,748.05 is: 5,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.91 : 13,929.95 = 3,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.91/13,929.95 = 3,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.91x = 13,929.95 × 3,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.91x = 52,210,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210,158.47/9,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,623.73

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