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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.78, 14,056.16 and 3,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.78, 14,056.16 and 3,826.73 is: 5,740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.78 : 14,056.16 = 3,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.78/14,056.16 = 3,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.78x = 14,056.16 × 3,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.78x = 53,789,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,789,129.16/9,370.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.09

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