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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.94, 14,055.15 and 3,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.94, 14,055.15 and 3,828.24 is: 5,737.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.94 : 14,055.15 = 3,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.94/14,055.15 = 3,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.94x = 14,055.15 × 3,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.94x = 53,806,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,487.44/9,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,737.56

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