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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.62, 13,975.04 and 3,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.62, 13,975.04 and 3,695.66 is: 5,543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.62 : 13,975.04 = 3,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.62/13,975.04 = 3,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.62x = 13,975.04 × 3,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.62x = 51,646,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,646,996.33/9,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.53

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