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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.46, 14,057.82 and 3,822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.46, 14,057.82 and 3,822.39 is: 5,735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.46 : 14,057.82 = 3,822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.46/14,057.82 = 3,822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.46x = 14,057.82 × 3,822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.46x = 53,734,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734,470.59/9,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,735.68

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