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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.09, 14,379.49 and 3,747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.09, 14,379.49 and 3,747.27 is: 5,617.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.09 : 14,379.49 = 3,747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.09/14,379.49 = 3,747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.09x = 14,379.49 × 3,747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.09x = 53,883,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883,831.49/9,592.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,617.53

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