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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.16, 14,002.44 and 3,788.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.16, 14,002.44 and 3,788.34 is: 5,682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.16 : 14,002.44 = 3,788.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.16/14,002.44 = 3,788.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.16x = 14,002.44 × 3,788.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.16x = 53,046,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,046,003.55/9,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,682.39

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