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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.63, 13,965.95 and 3,763.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.63, 13,965.95 and 3,763.53 is: 5,644.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.63 : 13,965.95 = 3,763.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.63/13,965.95 = 3,763.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.63x = 13,965.95 × 3,763.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.63x = 52,561,281.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,561,281.21/9,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.69

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