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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.98, 13,936.32 and 3,744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.98, 13,936.32 and 3,744.93 is: 5,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.98 : 13,936.32 = 3,744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.98/13,936.32 = 3,744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.98x = 13,936.32 × 3,744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.98x = 52,190,542.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,190,542.86/9,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,616.13

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