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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.91, 14,008.07 and 3,792.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.91, 14,008.07 and 3,792.12 is: 5,688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.91 : 14,008.07 = 3,792.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.91/14,008.07 = 3,792.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.91x = 14,008.07 × 3,792.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.91x = 53,120,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,120,263.45/9,338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,688.06

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