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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,014.64, 13,528.93 and 5,893.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,014.64, 13,528.93 and 5,893.80 is: 8,845.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,014.64 : 13,528.93 = 5,893.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,014.64/13,528.93 = 5,893.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,014.64x = 13,528.93 × 5,893.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,014.64x = 79,736,807.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,736,807.63/9,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,845.26

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