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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.13, 14,036.98 and 3,821.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.13, 14,036.98 and 3,821.37 is: 5,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.13 : 14,036.98 = 3,821.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.13/14,036.98 = 3,821.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.13x = 14,036.98 × 3,821.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.13x = 53,640,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,640,494.26/9,364.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,728.29

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