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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.77, 14,028.39 and 3,815.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.77, 14,028.39 and 3,815.75 is: 5,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.77 : 14,028.39 = 3,815.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.77/14,028.39 = 3,815.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.77x = 14,028.39 × 3,815.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.77x = 53,528,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,528,829.14/9,357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.25

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