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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.90, 14,003.79 and 3,787.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.90, 14,003.79 and 3,787.94 is: 5,681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.90 : 14,003.79 = 3,787.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.90/14,003.79 = 3,787.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.90x = 14,003.79 × 3,787.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.90x = 53,045,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,045,516.29/9,335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.89

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