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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,113.97, 13,670.98 and 5,215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,113.97, 13,670.98 and 5,215.64 is: 7,823.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,113.97 : 13,670.98 = 5,215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,113.97/13,670.98 = 5,215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,113.97x = 13,670.98 × 5,215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,113.97x = 71,302,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,302,905.63/9,113.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.48

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