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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.41, 14,006.72 and 3,789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.41, 14,006.72 and 3,789.89 is: 5,683.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.41 : 14,006.72 = 3,789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.41/14,006.72 = 3,789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.41x = 14,006.72 × 3,789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.41x = 53,083,920.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,920.03/9,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.25

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