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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.73, 14,071.13 and 3,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.73, 14,071.13 and 3,834.08 is: 5,751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.73 : 14,071.13 = 3,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.73/14,071.13 = 3,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.73x = 14,071.13 × 3,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.73x = 53,949,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,949,748.58/9,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.12

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