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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.93, 14,017.08 and 3,796.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.93, 14,017.08 and 3,796.63 is: 5,694.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.93 : 14,017.08 = 3,796.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.93/14,017.08 = 3,796.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.93x = 14,017.08 × 3,796.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.93x = 53,217,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217,666.44/9,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.82

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