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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.04, 14,051.52 and 3,824.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.04, 14,051.52 and 3,824.92 is: 5,732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.04 : 14,051.52 = 3,824.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.04/14,051.52 = 3,824.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.04x = 14,051.52 × 3,824.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.04x = 53,745,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,745,939.88/9,375.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,732.88

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