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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.70, 13,985.59 and 3,777.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.70, 13,985.59 and 3,777.15 is: 5,665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.70 : 13,985.59 = 3,777.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.70/13,985.59 = 3,777.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.70x = 13,985.59 × 3,777.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.70x = 52,825,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,825,652.38/9,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.74

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