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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.11, 13,999.32 and 3,786.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.11, 13,999.32 and 3,786.54 is: 5,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.11 : 13,999.32 = 3,786.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.11/13,999.32 = 3,786.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.11x = 13,999.32 × 3,786.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.11x = 53,008,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,008,985.15/9,340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,675.41

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