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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.92, 13,926.96 and 3,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.92, 13,926.96 and 3,739.20 is: 5,609.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.92 : 13,926.96 = 3,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.92/13,926.96 = 3,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.92x = 13,926.96 × 3,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.92x = 52,075,688.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,075,688.83/9,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,609.23

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