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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.70, 13,974.83 and 3,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.70, 13,974.83 and 3,772.52 is: 5,655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.70 : 13,974.83 = 3,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.70/13,974.83 = 3,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.70x = 13,974.83 × 3,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.70x = 52,720,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,720,382.10/9,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.06

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