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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.40, 13,933.81 and 3,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.40, 13,933.81 and 3,744.26 is: 5,614.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.40 : 13,933.81 = 3,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.40/13,933.81 = 3,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.40x = 13,933.81 × 3,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.40x = 52,171,807.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,807.43/9,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,614.46

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