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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.92, 13,999.27 and 3,784.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.92, 13,999.27 and 3,784.94 is: 5,677.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.92 : 13,999.27 = 3,784.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.92/13,999.27 = 3,784.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.92x = 13,999.27 × 3,784.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.92x = 52,986,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,986,396.99/9,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,677.37

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