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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.93, 14,066.94 and 3,829.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.93, 14,066.94 and 3,829.82 is: 5,746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.93 : 14,066.94 = 3,829.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.93/14,066.94 = 3,829.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.93x = 14,066.94 × 3,829.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.93x = 53,873,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,873,777.82/9,374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,746.58

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