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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330.92, 13,996.28 and 3,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330.92, 13,996.28 and 3,782.94 is: 5,674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330.92 : 13,996.28 = 3,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330.92/13,996.28 = 3,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330.92x = 13,996.28 × 3,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330.92x = 52,947,068.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,947,068.55/9,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,674.37

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