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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.76, 14,316.90 and 3,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.76, 14,316.90 and 3,700.36 is: 5,549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.76 : 14,316.90 = 3,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.76/14,316.90 = 3,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.76x = 14,316.90 × 3,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.76x = 52,977,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977,684.08/9,546.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,549.28

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