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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.62, 13,939.92 and 3,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.62, 13,939.92 and 3,747.54 is: 5,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.62 : 13,939.92 = 3,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.62/13,939.92 = 3,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.62x = 13,939.92 × 3,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.62x = 52,240,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,240,407.80/9,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.89

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