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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.92, 14,038.24 and 3,811.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.92, 14,038.24 and 3,811.59 is: 5,717.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.92 : 14,038.24 = 3,811.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.92/14,038.24 = 3,811.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.92x = 14,038.24 × 3,811.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.92x = 53,508,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508,015.20/9,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.94

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