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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,034.66, 13,551.99 and 5,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,034.66, 13,551.99 and 5,955.94 is: 8,933.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,034.66 : 13,551.99 = 5,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,034.66/13,551.99 = 5,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,034.66x = 13,551.99 × 5,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,034.66x = 80,714,839.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,714,839.32/9,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,933.91

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