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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.02, 14,039.62 and 3,815.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.02, 14,039.62 and 3,815.57 is: 5,717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.02 : 14,039.62 = 3,815.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.02/14,039.62 = 3,815.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.02x = 14,039.62 × 3,815.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.02x = 53,569,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,569,152.88/9,369.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,717.69

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