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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.96, 14,060.94 and 3,829.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.96, 14,060.94 and 3,829.92 is: 5,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.96 : 14,060.94 = 3,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.96/14,060.94 = 3,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.96x = 14,060.94 × 3,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.96x = 53,852,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,852,275.32/9,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,744.88

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