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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.96, 14,067.61 and 3,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.96, 14,067.61 and 3,828.80 is: 5,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.96 : 14,067.61 = 3,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.96/14,067.61 = 3,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.96x = 14,067.61 × 3,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.96x = 53,862,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,862,065.17/9,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,741.02

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