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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.32, 14,094.02 and 3,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.32, 14,094.02 and 3,848.28 is: 5,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.32 : 14,094.02 = 3,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.32/14,094.02 = 3,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.32x = 14,094.02 × 3,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.32x = 54,237,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,237,716.04/9,396.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.23

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