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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,200.06, 13,800.10 and 5,503.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,200.06, 13,800.10 and 5,503.38 is: 8,255.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,200.06 : 13,800.10 = 5,503.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,200.06/13,800.10 = 5,503.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,200.06x = 13,800.10 × 5,503.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,200.06x = 75,947,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,947,194.34/9,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,255.08

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