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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,208.28, 13,795.91 and 5,595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,208.28, 13,795.91 and 5,595.29 is: 8,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,208.28 : 13,795.91 = 5,595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,208.28/13,795.91 = 5,595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,208.28x = 13,795.91 × 5,595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,208.28x = 77,192,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,192,093.02/9,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,382.90

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