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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.22, 14,079.96 and 3,835.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.22, 14,079.96 and 3,835.26 is: 5,754.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.22 : 14,079.96 = 3,835.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.22/14,079.96 = 3,835.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.22x = 14,079.96 × 3,835.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.22x = 54,000,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,000,307.39/9,383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.99

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