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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,397.32, 14,095.51 and 3,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,397.32, 14,095.51 and 3,849.28 is: 5,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,397.32 : 14,095.51 = 3,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,397.32/14,095.51 = 3,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,397.32x = 14,095.51 × 3,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,397.32x = 54,257,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,257,564.73/9,397.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.73

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