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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,073.16, 13,609.74 and 5,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,073.16, 13,609.74 and 5,994.44 is: 8,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,073.16 : 13,609.74 = 5,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,073.16/13,609.74 = 5,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,073.16x = 13,609.74 × 5,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,073.16x = 81,582,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582,769.85/9,073.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.66

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