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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.28, 14,115.06 and 3,865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.28, 14,115.06 and 3,865.59 is: 5,796.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.28 : 14,115.06 = 3,865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.28/14,115.06 = 3,865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.28x = 14,115.06 × 3,865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.28x = 54,563,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,563,034.79/9,413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,796.39

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