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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.56, 14,095.38 and 3,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.56, 14,095.38 and 3,849.08 is: 5,772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.56 : 14,095.38 = 3,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.56/14,095.38 = 3,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.56x = 14,095.38 × 3,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.56x = 54,254,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,245.25/9,399.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.00

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