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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.18, 14,015.96 and 3,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.18, 14,015.96 and 3,795.88 is: 5,693.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.18 : 14,015.96 = 3,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.18/14,015.96 = 3,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.18x = 14,015.96 × 3,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.18x = 53,202,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,202,883.27/9,344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.70

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