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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,063.27, 13,571.67 and 5,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,063.27, 13,571.67 and 5,368.16 is: 8,038.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,063.27 : 13,571.67 = 5,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,063.27/13,571.67 = 5,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,063.27x = 13,571.67 × 5,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,063.27x = 72,854,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,854,828.17/9,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.47

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