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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.61, 14,053.73 and 3,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.61, 14,053.73 and 3,822.34 is: 5,733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.61 : 14,053.73 = 3,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.61/14,053.73 = 3,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.61x = 14,053.73 × 3,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.61x = 53,718,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,718,044.95/9,368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.83

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