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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.92, 14,042.49 and 3,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.92, 14,042.49 and 3,734.60 is: 5,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.92 : 14,042.49 = 3,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.92/14,042.49 = 3,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.92x = 14,042.49 × 3,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.92x = 52,442,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,442,998.94/9,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,604.13

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