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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.58, 14,031.15 and 3,811.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.58, 14,031.15 and 3,811.54 is: 5,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.58 : 14,031.15 = 3,811.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.58/14,031.15 = 3,811.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.58x = 14,031.15 × 3,811.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.58x = 53,480,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,480,289.47/9,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,713.35

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