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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.21, 14,038.55 and 3,811.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.21, 14,038.55 and 3,811.19 is: 5,716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.21 : 14,038.55 = 3,811.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.21/14,038.55 = 3,811.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.21x = 14,038.55 × 3,811.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.21x = 53,503,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,503,506.42/9,359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.67

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