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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.95, 14,016.68 and 3,795.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.95, 14,016.68 and 3,795.73 is: 5,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.95 : 14,016.68 = 3,795.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.95/14,016.68 = 3,795.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.95x = 14,016.68 × 3,795.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.95x = 53,203,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,203,532.78/9,341.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,695.12

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