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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.89, 14,093.84 and 3,848.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.89, 14,093.84 and 3,848.23 is: 5,772.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.89 : 14,093.84 = 3,848.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.89/14,093.84 = 3,848.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.89x = 14,093.84 × 3,848.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.89x = 54,236,283.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,236,283.43/9,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.34

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