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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.04, 14,021.94 and 3,802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.04, 14,021.94 and 3,802.89 is: 5,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.04 : 14,021.94 = 3,802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.04/14,021.94 = 3,802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.04x = 14,021.94 × 3,802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.04x = 53,323,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,323,895.41/9,356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,699.41

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