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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,193.73, 13,779.66 and 5,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,193.73, 13,779.66 and 5,289.94 is: 7,928.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,193.73 : 13,779.66 = 5,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,193.73/13,779.66 = 5,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,193.73x = 13,779.66 × 5,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,193.73x = 72,893,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,893,574.62/9,193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.62

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