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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,164.55, 13,750.92 and 5,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,164.55, 13,750.92 and 5,268.96 is: 7,905.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,164.55 : 13,750.92 = 5,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,164.55/13,750.92 = 5,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,164.55x = 13,750.92 × 5,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,164.55x = 72,453,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,453,047.44/9,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.79

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