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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.15, 14,038.68 and 3,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.15, 14,038.68 and 3,811.18 is: 5,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.15 : 14,038.68 = 3,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.15/14,038.68 = 3,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.15x = 14,038.68 × 3,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.15x = 53,503,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503,936.44/9,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.75

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