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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.91, 14,092.36 and 3,848.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.91, 14,092.36 and 3,848.27 is: 5,772.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.91 : 14,092.36 = 3,848.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.91/14,092.36 = 3,848.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.91x = 14,092.36 × 3,848.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.91x = 54,231,179.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,231,179.30/9,394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.40

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