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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.27, 14,048.99 and 3,821.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.27, 14,048.99 and 3,821.82 is: 5,727.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.27 : 14,048.99 = 3,821.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.27/14,048.99 = 3,821.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.27x = 14,048.99 × 3,821.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.27x = 53,692,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692,691.85/9,375.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,727.06

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