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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.91, 13,922.40 and 3,735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.91, 13,922.40 and 3,735.38 is: 5,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.91 : 13,922.40 = 3,735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.91/13,922.40 = 3,735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.91x = 13,922.40 × 3,735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.91x = 52,005,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,005,454.51/9,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,601.68

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