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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.22, 14,038.79 and 3,811.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.22, 14,038.79 and 3,811.33 is: 5,716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.22 : 14,038.79 = 3,811.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.22/14,038.79 = 3,811.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.22x = 14,038.79 × 3,811.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.22x = 53,506,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,506,391.30/9,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,716.97

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