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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,112.52, 13,675.06 and 5,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,112.52, 13,675.06 and 5,994.02 is: 8,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,112.52 : 13,675.06 = 5,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,112.52/13,675.06 = 5,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,112.52x = 13,675.06 × 5,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,112.52x = 81,968,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,968,583.14/9,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,995.16

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