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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.63, 13,968.82 and 3,765.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.63, 13,968.82 and 3,765.93 is: 5,648.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.63 : 13,968.82 = 3,765.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.63/13,968.82 = 3,765.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.63x = 13,968.82 × 3,765.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.63x = 52,605,598.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,605,598.30/9,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.84

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