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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.89, 14,063.64 and 3,827.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.89, 14,063.64 and 3,827.93 is: 5,741.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.89 : 14,063.64 = 3,827.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.89/14,063.64 = 3,827.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.89x = 14,063.64 × 3,827.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.89x = 53,834,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,834,629.47/9,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.82

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