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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.56, 14,094.40 and 3,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.56, 14,094.40 and 3,848.54 is: 5,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.56 : 14,094.40 = 3,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.56/14,094.40 = 3,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.56x = 14,094.40 × 3,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.56x = 54,242,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,242,862.18/9,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.63

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