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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.75, 13,957.98 and 3,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.75, 13,957.98 and 3,760.06 is: 5,638.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.75 : 13,957.98 = 3,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.75/13,957.98 = 3,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.75x = 13,957.98 × 3,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.75x = 52,482,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482,842.28/9,307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.62

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