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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.16, 13,946.82 and 3,759.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.16, 13,946.82 and 3,759.31 is: 5,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.16 : 13,946.82 = 3,759.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.16/13,946.82 = 3,759.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.16x = 13,946.82 × 3,759.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.16x = 52,430,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,430,423.23/9,295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,640.62

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