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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.67, 13,985.55 and 3,777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.67, 13,985.55 and 3,777.12 is: 5,665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.67 : 13,985.55 = 3,777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.67/13,985.55 = 3,777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.67x = 13,985.55 × 3,777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.67x = 52,825,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,825,086.45/9,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.70

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