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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,019.93, 13,531.82 and 5,324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,019.93, 13,531.82 and 5,324.92 is: 7,988.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,019.93 : 13,531.82 = 5,324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,019.93/13,531.82 = 5,324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,019.93x = 13,531.82 × 5,324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,019.93x = 72,055,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,055,858.95/9,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.52

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