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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.41, 13,941.15 and 3,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.41, 13,941.15 and 3,747.88 is: 5,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.41 : 13,941.15 = 3,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.41/13,941.15 = 3,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.41x = 13,941.15 × 3,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.41x = 52,249,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,249,757.26/9,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,620.42

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