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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.97, 14,039.15 and 3,807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.97, 14,039.15 and 3,807.29 is: 5,714.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.97 : 14,039.15 = 3,807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.97/14,039.15 = 3,807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.97x = 14,039.15 × 3,807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.97x = 53,451,026.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,451,026.17/9,353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.26

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