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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.07, 14,063.41 and 3,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.07, 14,063.41 and 3,836.30 is: 5,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.07 : 14,063.41 = 3,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.07/14,063.41 = 3,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.07x = 14,063.41 × 3,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.07x = 53,951,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,951,459.78/9,379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,752.33

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