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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.52, 14,082.90 and 3,837.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.52, 14,082.90 and 3,837.88 is: 5,755.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.52 : 14,082.90 = 3,837.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.52/14,082.90 = 3,837.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.52x = 14,082.90 × 3,837.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.52x = 54,048,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,480.25/9,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.64

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