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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.08, 14,019.86 and 3,797.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.08, 14,019.86 and 3,797.85 is: 5,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.08 : 14,019.86 = 3,797.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.08/14,019.86 = 3,797.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.08x = 14,019.86 × 3,797.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.08x = 53,245,325.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,245,325.30/9,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,698.30

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