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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.58, 14,056.65 and 3,828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.58, 14,056.65 and 3,828.54 is: 5,738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.58 : 14,056.65 = 3,828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.58/14,056.65 = 3,828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.58x = 14,056.65 × 3,828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.58x = 53,816,446.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816,446.79/9,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.84

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